Courgette Soup With Basil

Courgette, also known as zucchini, is a summer squash that belongs to the same family as pumpkins and cucumbers. It is low in calories and rich in nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Courgette Soup With Basil

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Courgettes
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 20 gram Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Coconut milk

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
2. Add sliced courgettes and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until courgettes are tender.
4. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in coconut milk, chopped fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper.
7. Place the pot back on the stove and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.