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Courgette and Mint Soup


Use early courgettes with fresh mint for a light spring soup, perfect for garden-fresh flavours.

Ingredients:

  • 400g courgettes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • Handful fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method:

Sauté onion in oil, add courgettes and stock, simmer 15-20 minutes. Blend, add mint, season, and serve.

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Storage: Fridge 3 days; freeze for longer.

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