Creamy Courgette Soup Recipe for Light, Fresh Meals

Bringing you an Easy Courgette Soup recipe that will earn a regular spot in your lunch or dinner rotation. It’s packed with flavour, simple to make, and suitable for many diets.

Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy

Why this recipe works

This courgette (zucchini) soup is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a great option for vegans and those with dietary restrictions, while still pleasing meat-eaters. It’s light, fresh, and excellent when courgettes are abundant.

Ingredients to make Courgette Soup

1. Courgette – the base of the soup, giving a creamy, slightly sweet flavour.
2. Olive oil – for sautéing the vegetables.
3. Onion – adds savory depth and umami.
4. Garlic cloves – for aromatic flavour.
5. Vegetable stock – builds the soup’s body and seasoning.
6. Sprig of thyme – provides an earthy herbal note.
7. Salt and black pepper – to taste, to lift the other flavours.

See recipe card below for exact quantities and full details.

Substitutions

• Vegetables – potatoes, peas, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, or spinach work well added to or instead of courgette.
• Herbs – swap thyme for fresh basil, mint, or your preferred herb.
• Stock – chicken stock can be used if not keeping the dish vegetarian.

Variations

• Spicy – add jalapeño or a pinch of red chili to bring heat.
• Deluxe – finish with a drizzle of cream or a sprinkle of parmesan for a richer bowl.
• Kid friendly – top with grated cheese or croutons to appeal to younger eaters.

How to make Courgette Soup

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables. Trim the courgettes and slice them thinly—no need to peel. Chop the onion and finely mince the garlic.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add the courgette, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 4: Pour in the vegetable stock and add a sprig of thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool briefly, and discard the thyme.

Step 5: Blend the soup until smooth using a food blender or stick blender. Reheat gently, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

Hint: For a chunkier texture, blend less—leave some pieces of courgette intact.

Leftovers

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat on the stove over low-medium heat or in the microwave until hot.

Recipe FAQs

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• Spinach Soup
• Carrot & Lentil Soup
• Parsnip Soup
• Pea Soup
• Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
• Sweet Potato Soup
• Broccoli Soup
• Leek and Potato Soup

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