Ingredients
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1 ounce butter
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1 medium onion, chopped fine
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1 dash white wine
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1/2 pint vegetable stock
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1 1/4 lbs courgettes, chopped
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7 fluid ounces milk
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7 ounces brie cheese (chopped)
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3 tablespoons cream
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15 basil leaves, torn, plus extra to garnish
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salt and pepper
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1 garlic clove, chopped fine
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1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan and fry the onion 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the potato, garlic and wine, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Stir in the stock and courgettes and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat, then cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
- Pour in the milk, add the Brie and heat through gently until melted.
- Stir in the cream and basil, and warm through without letting it boil.
- Season and serve with the extra basil sprinkled on top.
- * If you want a smoother soup just run a stick blender through it a few times.or even place in blender and pulse.