Cream of courgette soup with mint

Fresh and light, this creamy courgette soup with mint is a great starter to be serve with some delicious croutons during a summer lunch. The freshness of the mint and the vitamin-packed courgettes will satisfy even those who don’t particularly like eating when it’s hot. And not only that: if you are a vegetarian, or simply love eating vegetables, you will see that this creamy courgette soup offers plenty of ideas for other velvety soups, to be served hot or cold at any time of the year. Peas, carrots, mixed vegetables … etc etc: almost all vegetables, including the legumes, lend themselves perfectly to the creation of stunning creamy soups.

Cut the courgette into cubes. Cut the onion into thick slices. Coarsely chop the fresh mint. Sauté the courgette lightly along with the onion in saucepan, adding a little water and salt. Add the mint and blend everything together with an electric hand mixer.