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Zesty Courgette and Leek Soup

May 20, 2015 by Katie Bryson

Light Courgette and Leek Soup on Feedingboys.co.uk

A light and uplifting soup when you’re in a Spring-like mood but still need something warming.

I made this soup in my new Optimum Froothie 9400 which is a power blender that i’ve been sent to test out. It’s so powerful that by friction alone it heats the ingredients into a warming soup. I whipped this up in about 10 minutes for my dad for lunch, and he loved it. A really light flavour and even lighter aerated texture – perfect for this time of year.

I added a dollop of creme fraiche for a little indulgence, but you really don’t need to as it has a creaminess all of its own from the courgette.

The little crackers on the side are Sheridans Cheesemongers Irish Brown-Bread Crackers, made in Ireland from a clutch of simple ingredients – stoneground wholemeal flour, butter and buttermilk. They’re crisp and tasty, and don’t break when you spread them with butter either. You can find them in M&S as part of their heritage range of artisan foods if you want to give them a try.

Light Courgette and Leek Soup on Feedingboys.co.uk

Zesty Courgette and Leek Soup

Serves: 2-3
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, chopped
1 pinch sea salt flakes
2 large courgettes
1 lemon, zest
1 handful fresh mint
300ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp creme fraiche (optional)

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and then gently soften the chopped leeks with a pinch of sea salt for a few minutes.

2. Pop into the blender jug with the chopped courgettes, lemon zest, mint and vegetable stock. Put the lid on and turn the blender on and up to full speed and allow to run for around 5 minutes until the soup is smooth and steaming. Check the seasoning, add a generous dollop of creme fraiche if you like and then give another quick blitz before serving.

Disclosure: I have been sent samples of the crackers and a blender for review, but all views are my own and I have not been paid to produce this content.

Blog Challenges

No croutons required

I’m entering this soup into Jac at Tinned Tomatoes No Croutons Required event… this month hosted by Lisa’s Kitchen

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The Vegetable Palette over at Allotment 2 Kitchen where the theme is cooking your favourite vegetable

Extra Veg

And finally to Fuss Free Helen and Utterly Scrummy Michelle’s event Extra Veg this month hosted by Kate of the amazing Veggie Desserts blog

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Comments

  1. Sarah Maison Cupcake says

    May 20, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Sounds like a lovely combination. I like the enamel mug!

    • Katie Bryson says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Thanks Sarah… I picked up a box of them from a auction house around the corner… was very excited when I won the bidding!!!!

      • Helene @Croque-Maman says

        May 21, 2015 at 10:40 am

        How exciting! I have never done an auction. I don’t know how much I would be ready to spend for beautiful props… it is maybe better if I don’t try actually 🙂

        • Katie Bryson says

          June 2, 2015 at 3:28 pm

          LOL Helene!

  2. Helen @Fuss Free Flavours says

    May 20, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Lovely recipe Katie, I do like a good brilliant green soup!

    Thank you for linking up to #ExtraVeg

    • Katie Bryson says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:52 am

      It’s very uplifting isn’t it… bright green soup 🙂

  3. Urvashi says

    May 20, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    I was just looking for a nice green soup for the cafe. Such a vibrant colour.
    Thanks for sharing. It’ll be on the menu tomorrow!

    • Katie Bryson says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:29 am

      Ooh very excited that my soup’s going to make it onto your menu!!!!!

  4. Camilla @FabFood4All says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Oh this soup sounds so refreshing, healthy and tasty – must try it;-)

    • Katie Bryson says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Thanks Camilla 🙂

  5. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    May 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    You always make such good soups, and this one is no exception. The colour is so vibrant and I love courgettes in anything!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      That’s very sweet of you Laura – I do love a good bright soup!

  6. Kate @ Veggie Desserts says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Wow – what a stunning recipe. I really must try this – the colour is so vibrant and the flavours sound amazing. Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Kate that’s very kind 🙂

  7. Lisa says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    That sounds easy. I adore creamy vegetable based soups. Thanks so much for sharing with NCR.

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks Lisa!

  8. shaheen says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I can’t wait to get some local courgettes. This soup sounds perfect for warm weather, when the sun is dipping in and out. Thanks for sharing with #VegetablePalette

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks Shaheen! Yes warming soup is sadly still required up here!!!

  9. Joyce says

    March 9, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    This is delicious! I don’t like mint, but I had a bunch of basil needing used up, so used that instead.

    • Katie Bryson says

      January 5, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      Oooh yum! I’ll have to try it with basil next time!

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