Super simple and easy recipe for delicious Portuguese Zucchini soup, or Crème de Courgettes. This recipe is a light healthy treat which is a very popular eat in Portuguese cuisine. It is a soup which is perfect for cooling down in the summer months. It can be eaten as a side or appetizer, or even as a full meal if you are eating light. Try it out and tell us what you think.



*Serves 2*

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

3 zucchinis chopped into pieces

2 garlic cloves minced

9 basil leaves

1/2 cup hot water

Salt to taste

Parmesan cheese to taste (or whichever grated cheese you enjoy)

Directions:

1) Wash the zucchinis and chop them into cubes.

2) In a saucepan, saute the zucchini cubes in olive oil on medium heat for about 2 minutes.

3) Add the minced garlic cloves and seven of the basil leaves and continue sauteing them for about 1-2 minutes.

4) Add 1/2 cup hot water (or more if needed) and season with some salt to taste. Let it boil for about 2 minutes.

5) Continue stirring and mince the zucchinis further if needed, to create a more soup like consistency.

6) Once it reaches a smooth consistency, pour into a bowl to serve.

7) Top with the rest of the basil leaves and some parmesan cheese to taste (or whichever grated cheese you enjoy).

8) Serve and enjoy!