Courgette soup with a creamy brie topping

The fresh green colour of this creamy courgette soup makes a nice contrast with the brie topping. Serve with a home-made breadstick to complete your lunch or starter.

Preparation

• Heat the olive oil in a large soup pan and fry the shallot and garlic for 2 minutes.
• Add the courgette and thyme and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
• Cook the courgette mixture over a moderate heat for 15 minutes until tender.
• Add crème fraiche and blend the soup with a stick blender.
• Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the soup in a bowl and drizzle in a good spoonful of ERU Cheese Spread Brie.

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a large soup pan and fry the shallot and garlic for 2 minutes.
• Add the courgette and thyme and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
• Cook the courgette mixture over a moderate heat for 15 minutes until tender.
• Add crème fraiche and blend the soup with a stick blender.
• Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the soup in a bowl and drizzle in a good spoonful of ERU Cheese Spread Brie.

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