Courgette Basil And Brie Cheese Soup Recipes

COURGETTE, POTATO & CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pan with just enough water to cover them and crumble in the stock cubes. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 5 mins. Add the courgettes, put the lid back on and cook for 5 mins more. Throw in the spring onions, cover and cook for a final 5 mins.
• Take off the heat, then stir in the cheese and season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whizz to a thick soup, adding more hot water until you get the consistency you like. Serve scattered with extra grated cheddar, spring onions and nutmeg or pepper. Or cool and freeze in freezer bags or containers with good lids for up to 3 months.

COURGETTE, BASIL AND BRIE CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan and fry the onion 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add the potato, garlic and wine, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and courgettes and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat, then cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
• Pour in the milk, add the Brie and heat through gently until melted.
• Stir in the cream and basil, and warm through without letting it boil.
• Season and serve with the extra basil sprinkled on top.
• * If you want a smoother soup just run a stick blender through it a few times.or even place in blender and pulse.