Creamy Courgette Soup

Dive into a bowl of velvety, flavorful comfort with this Creamy Courgette Soup, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and luxurious texture. Featuring tender courgettes (zucchini), earthy potato, and fragrant fresh mint, this soup achieves its creamy consistency with a splash of double cream and a gentle puréeing process. The addition of garlic and onion sautéed in olive oil enhances the flavor profile, while a base of vegetable broth keeps it light yet satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, this silky, herbaceous soup is as nourishing as it is delicious, ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or an elegant starter. Serve it fresh with a garnish of mint leaves for a bright, refreshing finish. Whether you're seeking a healthy meal or a touch of indulgence, this courgette soup is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 grams courgettes (zucchini)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 1 medium potato
• 5 grams fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 milliliters double cream

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the courgettes into thin slices.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion.

Step 3

Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.

Step 4

Finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the sliced courgettes and diced potato to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth, then increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 10

Remove the pot from the heat. Add the fresh mint leaves.

Step 11

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

Step 12

Return the blended soup to low heat. Stir in the double cream and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 13

Heat the soup gently, making sure it does not boil, until the cream is warmed through.

Step 14

Serve hot, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2242.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1493.6

Total Fat 94.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 136.4mg	0%
Sodium 5073.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 383.4mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 4849.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 36.1%