Courgette (zucchini) And Bacon Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 150 g bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 600 g courgettes
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 120 g plain yogurt
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large saucepan. add 100g (two-thirds) of the bacon and fry gently until it starts to brown. add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent.
• 2 add the courgettes and stock. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the courgettes are very tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a small frying pan, fry the remaining chopped bacon until crisp. set aside to drain on kitchen paper.
• 4 remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool slightly. process until smooth using a hand-blender or food processor. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 5 reheat the soup as necessary, then divide amongst serving bowls. to garnish, place 2 tbsp yoghurt in each bowl, sprinkle with bacon.