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Courgette Basil Soup

Courgette Basil Soup prepared dish

This courgette basil soup is a refreshing and flavorful dish that highlights the delicate taste of courgettes, complemented by the aromatic essence of fresh basil. Perfect for a light lunch or as a starter, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Serve it warm with a drizzle of olive oil for an extra touch of richness!

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include courgettes, garlic, onion, olive oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 600 g courgettes (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 150 g onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 litre vegetable broth
  • 30 g fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the chopped courgettes and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the courgettes are tender.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
  7. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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