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Cream of courgette/zucchini soup with feta

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This Greek inspired cream of courgette/zucchini soup with feta is the perfect winter warmer that will have you thinking of summer sunshine with every spoonful of this rich and aromatic soup.

cream of courgette/zucchini soup with feta

Cream of courgette/zucchini soup with feta

There is definitely a nip in the air here in Scotland. The leaves are turning and Autumn is in the air. It’s soup time and this super simple Greek inspired courgette soup with feta is just perfect to have a bit of summer sunshine in a bowl when it’s raining outside.

courgette and feta soup

You say zucchini, I say courgette!

Courgettes or zucchini are a popular vegetable all over the Mediterranean and in Greece they appear in all sorts of dishes from the baked vegetable Briam to being served stuffed with rice or meat, even the flowers are served stuffed as well.

I’ve used them as the base for this simple courgette and feta soup recipe and have just used the standard green courgettes that are always available in the supermarket.

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Ingredients for this courgette/zucchini soup

Courgettes/zucchini are your base plus onion and garlic. There is also celery and potato in there.

Smoked pork or bacon lardons add a real depth of flavour to this courgette soup.

For herbs there is dried oregano (it has a better flavour than fresh oregano) plus fresh parsley and dill.

Vegetable or chicken stock and some feta cheese to serve

Make this vegetarian by simply omitting the lardons and using vegetable stock.

courgette/zucchini and feta soup

How many servings does this recipe make

I got 4 servings of soup with this recipe. Just double it up etc to feed a crowd.

Can you freeze this courgette soup

Yes, simply cool the soup as quickly as possible then pack into freezer-proof box (I prefer bags which I freeze flat to take up less space) and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost completely and reheat till piping hot.

courgette/zucchini sopup

Pro Tips

When you are making this recipe hold back a little of the smoked pork/pancetta/lardons, feta, fresh parsley and dill to garnish your courgette and feta soup with.

This isn’t just for a pretty presentation but also gives you a lovely change of textures when you are eating and makes the whole thing a bit more of an event in a bowl and all food should be an event, something special whether you are eating with family and friends or on your own.

Kali Orexi!

cream of courgette/zucchini soup with feta

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courgette/zucchini soup with feta

Courgette/zucchini And Feta Soup

Karon
Simple courgette and feta soup packed with goodness and easy to make
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 75 g/3oz smoked pork/pancetta/lardons
  • 125 g/4 oz potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 stick celery chopped
  • 500 g/1 lb 2 oz courgettes chopped
  • 700 ml/1 pint chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 100 g/3 1/2 oz feta cheese
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Fry the onions in the olive oil for 10 minutes
  • Add the garlic for 1 minute
  • Add lardons for 2 minutes then add the chopped celery, potatoes and courgettes and herbs
  • Add stock and bring to the boil then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes
  • Meanwhile fry remaining lardons and set aside along with some of the feta, parsley and dill to garnish
  • Add the feta and whizz with a stick blender
  • Add black pepper to taste, you shouldn't need salt as the feta is already salty.
  • Serve with the prepared garnish
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