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Velouté de courgettes à la Vache qui rit

Indulge in Velouté de Courgettes à la Vache qui Rit Bliss

Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Creamy Soup, Easy Dinner, Family-Friendly, Vegetarian, Velouté de courgettes, zucchini soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 200kcal
Experience the velvety comfort of velouté de courgettes à la Vache qui rit, a quick and creamy zucchini soup perfect for busy nights.
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Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • immersion blender

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 4 cups courgettes The star of the dish
  • 1 medium onion Adds depth and sweetness
  • 1 medium potato optional for thickness
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian version
  • to taste salt Adjust based on bouillon saltiness
  • 100 g La Vache qui rit cheese for creaminess
  • 4 cups water to cover vegetables

Instructions

Instructions

  • Chop the courgettes, onion, and optional potato into uniform pieces.
  • In a large pot, sauté the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped courgettes and optional potato, cover with water, and add bouillon and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  • Stir in La Vache qui rit cheese until melted; adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve hot in bowls.

Notes

Optionally garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg