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Courgette & Bacon Soup
This is the perfect answer to winter soup cravings. It is quick to make and always just what you wanted.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 rashers rindless bacon, chopped
- 2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 teaspoon
- 2 litres chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 – 4 mashing potatoes, Agria or Desiree, peeled
- 6 medium courgettes, sliced or chopped
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan
- ½ cup sour cream or crème fraîshe
- salt and finely ground black pepper
- 2 Medium Onions, peeled and chopped
Method
Heat oil in a saucepan and fry bacon until browned. Remove bacon and fry the onions and garlic until softened, 3 – 4 minutes. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, courgette and parsley. Bring to the boil then turn down the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the potato is cooked. In batches, puree in a blender with sour cream and parmesan until smooth. Check seasoning adding salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir through the bacon and serve with warm soft bread rolls or cheesy toasts.
