Courgette, potato & cheddar soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
18%
Courgette, potato & cheddar soup
30 min.
8
135kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting, hearty, and nutritious soup that's perfect for any time of the day, this Courgette, Potato & Cheddar Soup is the answer! With its creamy texture and the richness of extra-mature cheddar, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish is a favorite among many. The combination of unpeeled potatoes, fresh courgettes, and spring onions creates a flavorful base, while the sharp cheddar adds a delightful twist to every spoonful.

This soup is not only incredibly easy to make, but it's also packed with goodness, with each serving providing only 135 kcal. Whether you're having it as a light starter, a filling snack, or a cozy dinner, this recipe will definitely satisfy your taste buds. It’s versatile too! You can serve it immediately, topped with extra cheese and freshly grated nutmeg for that added touch, or store it in the freezer for later when you need a quick and comforting meal.

Perfect for a busy weeknight or for meal prepping in advance, this soup will quickly become a household favorite. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies while keeping things deliciously indulgent. So, grab your frying pan, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 500 potatoes unpeeled roughly chopped
  •  vegetable cube 
  • kg zucchini roughly chopped
  • bunch spring onion sliced for serving, if eating straight away
  • 100 extra sharp cheddar cheese grated plus a little extra to serve
  • servings grating nutmeg fresh good

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Put the potatoes in a large pan with just enough water to cover them and crumble in the stock cubes. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 5 mins.
  2. Add the courgettes, put the lid back on and cook for 5 mins more. Throw in the spring onions, cover and cook for a final 5 mins.
  3. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheese and season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whizz to a thick soup, adding more hot water until you get the consistency you like.
  4. Serve scattered with extra grated cheddar, spring onions and nutmeg or pepper. Or cool and freeze in freezer bags or containers with good lids for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein16.78%
Fat36.33%
Carbs46.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.47
Glycemic Load
8.92
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.623912987502%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.54mg
Quercetin
1.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.24kcal
6.76%
Fat:5.69g
8.75%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
19.01%
Carbohydrates:16.52g
5.51%
Net Carbohydrates:13.38g
4.86%
Sugar:4.36g
4.85%
Cholesterol:12.5mg
4.17%
Sodium:266.3mg
11.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.91g
11.82%
Vitamin C:35.31mg
42.8%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.09%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.05%
Potassium:614.28mg
17.55%
Phosphorus:145.74mg
14.57%
Fiber:3.14g
12.56%
Vitamin K:13.07µg
12.45%
Calcium:121.71mg
12.17%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.54%
Folate:46.06µg
11.52%
Magnesium:44.51mg
11.13%
Vitamin A:408.45IU
8.17%
Copper:0.16mg
8.05%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.9%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.3%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.35%
Iron:1.08mg
5.97%
Selenium:4.03µg
5.75%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.94%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.21%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.78%