chickencam Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 For those of you out there who like us have loads of cougettes at the moment, this is great. From Covent Garden Soup For All Seasons Book which is our latest charity shop cookbook find. Courgette and Tarragon soup:- serves 4 25g/1oz butter 4 medium courgettes chunked 1.5 tablespoons of chopped tarragon dried or fresh ( I used Fresh because I have loads in the garden but the recipe says that it is just as good with dried) 300ml (10.5floz) veg stock 300ml (10.5floz) milk salt and pepper. I added a chopped onion too because I think soup needs an onion Melt the butter and gently fry the onion for a few minutes then add the courgette and fry gently for about 5 more minutes Add the tarragon and cook for a further 5 minutes without browning. Add stock, it should be enough to just cover the courgettes then bring to the boil and cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the courgettes are tender. Add milk and blend until smooth, reheat gently without boiling. It makes a lovely pale green speckled soup and it tastes lovely, a great use for loads of courgettes. Thanks to 2 batches of this and chocolate courgette muffins today I am down to 2 courgettes in my fridge. I have to go to the allotment later and pick some more but I feel more in control now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Fantastic. Just what I've been looking for. Ta for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Excellent - I have 2 huge courgettes (when do they become marrows ?) so think I'll try this today . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 What would you say a "medium" courgette weighs? 200 grams? a bit less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I don't think it really matters......I made this today with one large courgette that still had 'soft' skin....I've no idea what it weighed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The soup sounds lovely BUT where's the recipe for the chocolate & courgette muffins??? My teenagers would be thrilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Made the soup yesterday - it was delicious and even YS enjoyed it (he's allergic to most vegetables ). I didn't have any tarragon so just chucked some other herbs in. I also forgot the milk but it was still lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The soup sounds lovely BUT where's the recipe for the chocolate & courgette muffins??? My teenagers would be thrilled! This is the thread you're looking for.... viewtopic.php?f=20&t=49065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ooh, thanks for this. I was just thinking that I'd like to try courgette soup today, and came across your post. Must be fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecrow Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 im ova run with them and didn't know what to do with them until now... no-one likes them.. but im going to try and soup with some home made bread. thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyH Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 if you have not got tarrgon can you use mixed herbs or would that be gross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyH Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Well I have just made this - with the substitution of a sprinkle of dried thyme and it was absolutely delicious...even fussy-soon-to-be-teenager step daughter loved it! success - thank you for saving my excess courgettes from being wasted (I actually bought too many from the stupid market in error thinking I did not have any - cannot claim to have a glut that I have grown myself!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have just got around to making this and it was very tasty. It's so silky it seems like it has cream in it, even though it was only milk. And I have just picked two more overgrown courgettes so there may be more soup on the way Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That reminds me . I have 2 massive courgettes in the fridge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I made this last week for lunch. It was delicious. I didn't put any milk or cream in, maybe next time. I did put some coriander seeds in. A lovely simple soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 It has become a family favourite here. Our last few courgettes are going into ED's birthday cake. A big gooey chocolate courgette cake at her request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thats a great recipie. I have too many courgettes. If they become marrow like with hard skin I guess you can just peel the skin off them and use them. They dont freeze too well as they go a bit mushy but I suppose that wouldnt hurt too much if you were going to bung them in a soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Made the soup for lunch . Yummy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have several pots in the freezer for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'd forgotten this one........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Uh, I would forget my head if it wasnt screwed on Asking for a courgette soup recipie, when there is one right in front of my nose. Must try this tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Well,I made this soup out of necessity - 14 courgettes in the fridge Didn't expect much,but my goodness,it is DELICIOUS!!! Might make some more to freeze & use on Autumn evenings - great recipe,thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I made this on Wednesday because we had four courgette loitering around. Has anyone frozen this and does it taste the same once you reheat it? I have serious problems with frozen courgettes and their mushy flesh so much so that even the thought of them brings me out in goosebumps! Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 I froze quite a few pots of this soup last year and it was fine, the tarragon doesn't perhaps taste so fresh and becomes more dominant, so may be add less or add it after defrosting, but otherwise it was fine. I have to say I was amazed at how sophisticated the flavour of this was, it only has a few simple ingredients, but is delicious. I posted it originally because I was so surprised by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks for this recipe. Really enjoyed it. An excellent soup served with homemade bread. Will make more and freeze for winter if we can resist eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
