# Courgette Soup

Recipe by [Ostap Melnyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ostapmelnyk)

A smooth courgette soup finished with double cream, topped with smoky roasted almonds and basil oil.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Soups

Contains: milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 kg [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp [Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/paprika)
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh
- 900 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 100 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/heavy-cream)
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 75 g [Almonds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/almond)
- 1 tsp [Smoked paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 50 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh
- 4 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)

## Steps

1. Mix the water, paprika and salt, combine with the almonds and spread on a parchment-lined baking tray. (5 min)
2. Roast the almonds in a preheated oven at 150°C for 15 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the almonds are dry and crisp. (15 min)
3. Roughly chop the roasted almonds. (3 min)
4. Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is soft. (4 min)
5. Add the courgette and fry for a few more minutes. (4 min)
6. Add the paprika, basil and stock, and simmer for about 15 minutes. (15 min)
7. Blend the soup with the cream until smooth, season to taste with salt and pepper. (3 min)
8. Blend half the basil with the olive oil until smooth to make a green herb oil.
9. Serve the soup in deep bowls, scattered with the roughly chopped salted smoked almonds, drizzled with basil oil and garnished with fresh basil. (1 min)

## What was changed

Double cream Double cream is used in place of whipping cream, as it's the cream British kitchens reach for in soups.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/zucchini-soup-5bm4pr64

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