Courgette soup: quick, simple and always good

Busy? Don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen? Or just craving something light and easy? Zucchini soup is your lifesaver. No fuss, no complicated ingredients. Just a delicious, quick meal that's surprisingly delicious.

Why zucchini soup should be your go-to soup

What's for dinner tonight ? There are certain dishes you can always keep in mind, and zucchini soup is one of them. Zucchini is dirt cheap, almost always available, and you hardly need anything to make it. A steaming bowl will be on the table in twenty minutes, and the best part is: you can customize the soup completely to your liking. Whether you're having it for lunch, dinner, or a starter, it's practically always a hit.

The basic recipe: zucchini soup without any frills

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini
  
• 1 onion
  
• 250 ml vegetable stock
  
• 100 ml cooking cream
  
• Garlic powder, pepper, salt
  
• A little oil for frying

Preparation method:

1. Chop the onion, cut the zucchini into pieces

2. Fry the onion in some oil, add the zucchini

3. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes

4. Add the stock and let it simmer for 10 minutes

5. Hand blender in it

6. Add cream, done

Easy, right?

You can learn to vary

This soup is a great base to start with. How about:

• Bacon bits for a salty crunch
  
• Smoked salmon for the luxury lunch vibe
  
• Feta and lemon for some freshness
  
• Croutons, because they're always delicious
  
• A large scoop of Greek yogurt
• Or just a generous spoonful of sambal or (homemade) chili oil

Tasty, light and low effort

Don't feel like the fuss but still crave something warm and nourishing? Then this is your soup. And what's even better: you can freeze the leftovers or reheat them tomorrow, which will only make them even better.

What do you throw in?

Are you team feta, or do you prefer a bit of spice? Let us know; it's always fun to see how others spice up their soup. And if you'd like more quick ideas like this... just let us know!