Cheap and Tasty
Serves 4
30g (2 tbsp) Butter
1 Large onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 sticks celery chopped
2 medium courgettes (zucchinis), halved lengthways and
sliced.
1 litre (4 cups) Vegetable / Chicken Stock
120ml (½ cup) Cream OR Milk
Tbsp Shredded Cheddar
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt butter, over a medium heat, in a large pan. Add the
onion and garlic and cook for approx. 5 mins (until lightly golden)
Add the celery and courgettes, reduce the heat and allow the
vegetables to sweat for 10 mins
Add the stock and simmer for 20 mins, until the courgettes
are very soft then add cheese and cook for a few more minutes
Blend until smooth
Add cream or milk
Add these for a difference
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch cayenne, optional
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, (or Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 Russet potato
