Saturday, June 7, 2014

Weekly Meal Planning Part 3 - Courgette (Zucchini) and Tarragon Soup



This is the last part of what started as one blog covering the various recipes I picked to get Alan and I through the week!

Some of my friends have their own gardens and are usually looking for new ways to use up their zucchini so I am posting especially for them!  And also the last time I posted a zucchini soup recipe, about 2 years ago, it has been looked up at least once daily and continues to be my most popular post.  Let's see if this recipe gives it any competition!

The recipe for Courgette & Tarragon Soup comes from the New Covent Garden Food Co's book - A Soup for Every Day.  This recipe is for June 2..... recipe with no notes or photos will be found at the end of this blog.

 Courgette & Tarragon Soup   Cooking time  35 minutes    Serves 4

  Ingredients


25g Butter
4 medium Courgettes, chunked
1-2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
300 ml vegetable stock
300 ml milk














1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add the courgettes, then cook gently for 5 minutes.

2. Add the tarragon, then cook gently for a further 5 minutes.

3. Add the stock, which should almost cover the courgettes, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until courgettes are tender.

4. Add the milk, then blend until smooth.

5. Season to taste, then reheat gently for 3 minutes and serve.




Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.
Douglas Jerrold 1803-1857





Courgette & Tarragon Soup   Cooking time  35 minutes    Serves 4

Ingredients

25g Butter
4 medium Courgettes, chunked
1-2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
300 ml vegetable stock
300 ml milk

1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add the courgettes, then cook gently for 5 minutes.

2. Add the tarragon, then cook gently for a further 5 minutes.

3. Add the stock, which should almost cover the courgettes, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until courgettes are tender.

4. Add the milk, then blend until smooth.

5. Season to taste, then reheat gently for 3 minutes and serve.


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