CREAMY COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) OR CUCUMBER SOUP.
This is actually an old recipe of my mothers & the whole family loves it. I interchange courgettes & cucumbers depending on what's cheapest at the market! Courgettes make a wonderful creamy soup - with only a little actual cream needed & the cucumbers make a very light & refreshing summertime soup. My 2 1/2 year old daughter adores this soup & loves to stand next to me in the kitchen & help make it.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Onions
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim the ends off the courgettes / cucumber. Roughly chop along with the onion & gently fry in a large pan with the olive oil.
- When the vegetables are soft & lightly coloured, add the seasonings, stock cube & the water. Cover & simmer for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, blend until smooth with an immersion blender (stick blender) or in the liquidizer.
- Check for seasoning, adjust if necessary. If you like the soup thicker, thicken using the flour & water. (Mix the flour with a little cold water, add a few tbsp of the soup to the flour mix, stir well then add to the soup - mix well to avoid any lumps.
- Remove from the heat & stir in the cream, reserving 4 tbsp for later.
- Pour the soup into bowls, drizzle a swirl of 1 tbsp cream over each bowl of soup (or a little less if serving 6) & top with a few fresh basil leaves.
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Ilze Oosthuyse
[email protected]This soup is not worth the effort. It's bland and boring.
Alexis Debisette
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
PRINCE Rahman Orakzai
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.
MD SOJIB MONDOL
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to give the soup a little kick. It was delicious!
RajU Boss 007
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I used almond milk instead of heavy cream. It worked great!
Rezher Kosrat
[email protected]This soup is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.
jamshaid Laghari
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting.
abcd moyna
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Angela Horton
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this soup is delicious. The creaminess of the soup really mellows out the flavor of the zucchini.
Rylee Morton
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Mbux Thaheem
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to change up the flavor.
Saidwali Orakzai
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a great soup for freezing.
Pankaj giri
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Sipho Phahlamohlaka
[email protected]This soup is so simple to make, yet it's so full of flavor. I love the addition of the fresh herbs.
Ehsen Shah
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My kids love it, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Ziche Tora
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used zucchini from my garden and it was perfect. The soup was light and refreshing, perfect for a summer lunch.
Samantha Tomlin
[email protected]This soup is unbelievably creamy and flavorful! I added a bit of extra garlic and Parmesan cheese, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.