Vibrant spring soup with fresh courgette, sweet peas, and herby basil pesto. Ready in 40 minutes, vegetarian-friendly.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium courgettes (zucchini), diced
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1⅓ cups frozen or fresh peas
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups vegetable stock
→ Herbs & Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Pesto
10 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
→ Garnish & Serving
11 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
12 - Crusty bread for serving
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Add diced potato and courgette to the pan, stir well, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
03 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potato is tender.
04 - Add peas to the saucepan and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in 3 tablespoons of basil pesto and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls, swirl in remaining pesto, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
