Creamy Courgette Soup

Ingredients

• 4 medium courgettes, roughly chopped
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 800ml vegetable stock
• Small bunch of fresh basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pan. Fry onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add courgette and potato. Cook 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add stock and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes until potato is tender.

4. 4

   Add basil and blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in crème fraîche if using. Season well and serve.