COURGETTE, BASIL AND BRIE CHEESE SOUP

Courgette, Basil and Brie Cheese Soup image

Provided by Evie3234

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ounce butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1 dash white wine
1/2 pint vegetable stock
1 1/4 lbs courgettes, chopped
7 fluid ounces milk
7 ounces brie cheese (chopped)
3 tablespoons cream
15 basil leaves, torn, plus extra to garnish
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan and fry the onion 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the potato, garlic and wine, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Stir in the stock and courgettes and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat, then cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
Pour in the milk, add the Brie and heat through gently until melted.
Stir in the cream and basil, and warm through without letting it boil.
Season and serve with the extra basil sprinkled on top.
* If you want a smoother soup just run a stick blender through it a few times.or even place in blender and pulse.