Courgette and fennel soup with rocket & Parmesan and crusty bread

Courgette and Fennel Soup Recipe

Name: Courgette and Fennel Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: black pepper (to taste); 50 grams butter; 1 whole courgette; 2 rolls crusty bread rolls; 100 ml double cream; 0.5 bulb fennel (bulb); 2 sprig fresh parsley; 1 cloves garlic; 1 whole onions; 20 grams parmesan or pecorino cheese; 150 grams potatoes; 20 grams rocket leaves; salt (to taste); 1 cube stock cube veg; 550 ml water (boiling)

50 Minutes

Serves: 2

This light fresh courgette and fennel soup is made with chopped courgette, fennel, onions and potatoes, the soup is flavoured with garlic, rocket and parmesan, and blended till smooth. The soup is served with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and some warm crusty bread

Recipe Ingreds

Soup

black pepper (to taste)
50 grams butter
1 whole courgette
100 ml double cream
0.5 bulb fennel (bulb)
1 cloves garlic
1 whole onions
20 grams parmesan or pecorino cheese
150 grams potatoes
20 grams rocket leaves
salt (to taste)
1 cube stock cube veg
550 ml water (boiling)

Bread

2 rolls crusty bread rolls
2 sprig fresh parsley

Recipe with pictures Steps

Step 1

peel and slice the potatoes
peel and chop the onion(s) finely
wash and slice the fennel into strips
peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely

Step 2

heat the butter in a pan
add the onions, potatoes, fennel and garlic
cook until soft

Step 3

boil the water and add to the stock cube
add the stock to the pan
Bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes
simmer for 15 minutes

Step 4

wash and dice the courgettes
add to the pan
add the rocket
cook for 5 minutes

Step 5

remove the pan from the heat
using a hand blender liquidise the soup until smooth
Add the cream
return to the heat and warm gently do not boil

Step 6

if cooking extra for the freezer
remove the extra and set aside

Step 7

grate the parmesan
add the cheese to the soup
stir to mix the ingredients
season with salt and pepper

Step 8

ladle the soup into serving bowls

Step 9

wash and finely chop the fresh parsley
Sprinkle the soup with parsley
serve with crusty rolls

Step 10

if cooking extra for the freezer
store the soup in a freezable container allow to cool and then place in freezer
when reheating add the parmesan

Recipe Utensils

2 chopping board
1 Garlic crusher
1 grater
1 hand liquidiser
1 jug
2 large knife
1 large pan

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How to make courgette and fennel soup (overview)

This soup is ideal for a light lunch or starter for a family meal or dinner party, it is a sophisticated soup, but it is liked by adults and children alike.

Slice the potatoes, onions and fennel and place in a pan lightly caramelize for flavour. Add the vegetable stock and cook till the vegetables are soft. Add the rocket and courgettes cook for a further 5 minutes and then blend till smooth. The soup is finished with grated parmesan, serve in a warmed bowl with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and some crusty bread or crispy croutons

Can you freeze courgette fennel soup?

Courgettes are bountiful at certain times of the year so finding recipes that allow you to freeze them is ideal. This dish is suitable for freezing, but it is essential to leave out the parmesan before freezing, as the soup will become very salty during the freezing and reheating process, so add the parmesan cheese when you reheat.

When to cook fennel and courgette soup

This fennel and zucchini soup makes the perfect light lunch or supper in the winter, or you can serve it with sandwiches for a quick evening meal. It also makes the perfect starter for any social event.

Who will love this dish?

This recipe is perfect for the whole family, it is great for family and It is ideal for vegetarians.

Dinner party soup starter

This classic courgette soup is perfect as a dinner party starter, especially for a winter family meal or dinner with friends, it can also be used for a French or Italian-themed dinner. Serve it with lentil lamb hanks and a lemon tart.

What to serve fennel courgette soup?

We serve this soup with crusty rolls, but it will taste great with toast, melba toast, and croutons

What makes our fennel soup with courgettes the best

Courgettes or zucchinis make an ideal base for the soup and combined with fennel makes the perfect combination. The flavours in this dish are complimented with the addition of rocket and parmesan giving it a peppery and creamy finish. The flavours in this recipe are a bit different from the usual and create a sophisticated recipe.

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