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Post by skarloey on Aug 22, 2006 19:16:35 GMT
Got any spare courgettes? ;D ;D ;D
Just made my first lot courtesy of Gardenhammerette over the 'other side'. I've changed it slightly though.
It's delicious.
2lb courgettes - chopped
12oz potatoes - chopped quite small
1 onion - chopped
2 pints veg stock
8oz Brie minus the rind - chopped into bits
Salt and pepper
Soften onion and potatoes in a pan over low heat for a few minutes.
Add the courgette and cook for further minute or two.
Add the stock and seasoning, bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat add the brie and let it melt in.
Leave to cool a little.
Liquidise(ze?) and check the seasoning.
Eat!!!!
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 22, 2006 19:19:53 GMT
Yumeee - I'm definitely trying this one! But I may not mention the brie to the smallest daughter.......thanks, Skarloey.
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Post by skarloey on Aug 22, 2006 20:07:42 GMT
Hi 4P
It really is delicious but you can certainly taste the Brie and it is quite rich. I'll try it on my 15 year old and let you know how she likes it.
Skarloey. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2006 22:25:38 GMT
The problem with any soup based on Courgettes is that as Courgettes have very little flavour they are used mainly as a bulking agent. The flavour is provided by any of the other ingredients.
I guess this soup would taste just as good without the Courgettes.
I tried a Courgette and Carrot soup but because of the carrots, added potatoes, onions and stock, the Courgettes may as well have not been there.
Is there anything available which will enhance the flavour of Courgettes other than eat them raw like an apple.
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Post by Spruance on Aug 24, 2006 22:33:30 GMT
The problem with any soup based on Courgettes is that as Courgettes have very little flavour they are used mainly as a bulking agent. The flavour is provided by any of the other ingredients. I guess this soup would taste just as good without the Courgettes. I tried a Courgette and Carrot soup but because of the carrots, added potatoes, onions and stock, the Courgettes may as well have not been there. Is there anything available which will enhance the flavour of Courgettes other than eat them raw like an apple. Hi Toadspawn, I know you've been a member for a few days, but it's nice to see you've started posting now. So, welcome to our little 'community'. ;D Spruance |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 24, 2006 22:36:56 GMT
Hi Toady, You're right! It still tastes quite scrummy though. 15 year old little woman said it was "okay" so it can't be that bad!! Skarloey  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Aug 24, 2006 23:31:54 GMT
Nutrition
The zucchini fruit is low in calories (approximately 15 food calories per 100 g fresh zucchini) but contains useful amounts of folate (24 mcg/100 g), potassium (280 mg/100 g) and vitamin A (384 IU [115 mcg]/100 g)
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For zucchini read courgette, so although relatively tasteless as toadspawn says, they are nutritionally valuable
Tell that to the people you give them to!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2006 23:32:38 GMT
Totally agree with you toadspawn, the only good thing I can say about courgettes is they are easy to grow and you get a good crop. The question for me is why grow something that has so little flavour?
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Post by obelixx on Aug 25, 2006 7:52:16 GMT
Courgettes are great when grilled with olive oil and garlic or as part of roast mediterranean veggies.
They are also very good in cakes, just like carrots. I have a wonderful recipe for courgette and apricot cake and several others I haven't yet tried.
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Post by skarloey on Aug 25, 2006 15:06:13 GMT
Thanks Sweetleaf, I was going to google the nutritional value myself to add to this thread! You beat me to it.  Obelixx, that's the other way we eat them too. Lovely. |
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Post by anneliesje on Aug 25, 2006 21:01:18 GMT
Courgettes are also quite delicious in ratatouille.
In my courgette soup I tend to add Gorgonzola, it adds a bit of a sharp flavor.
I grew my courgettes in pots this year but saw the crop was a lot smaller than when I grow them in full soil.
Have a nice weekend
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Post by sweetleaf on Aug 29, 2006 18:42:35 GMT
I made this soup on saturday and by request I made it again today a total success! I didnt have any brie today, so used strong cheddar, and served it with chunks of crusty bread. I thought I`d never get through the vast amounts of courgette I`ve been bringing home but I appear to have run out  |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 5, 2007 18:33:10 GMT
Just bringing this thread to the top of the pile as I seem to have a few courgettes that need using!!! ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 10, 2008 7:53:05 GMT
might try this soup at the weekend. |
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