lunch
or tea
Serves 4-6, vegan
Ingredients
500g
courgettes
3 tbsps olive oil
1 medium leek, finely chopped
75g parsnip, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemon grass
900ml light vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
3 tbsps fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
6 tbsps coconut cream
Method
1.
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6/200C/400F.
2. Cut 50g of the courgettes into ribbons using a potato peeler, set
aside for garnish.
3. Cut the remaining 450g of courgettes into diagonal slices approx
1cm thick and place on a baking tray. Brush with 2tbsps oil and roast
for 15-20 minutes, turning once, until golden. Drain on kitchen towel.
4. Sautee the leek, garlic and parnsip in the remaining oil for 10
minutes until soft. Slice the lemon grass in half, crush with the back
of a knife and add to the vegetables.
5. Pour over the stock, add the bay leaves and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add the courgettes and basil and cook for a further 5 minutes.
7. Blanche the courgette ribbons in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
8. Remove the bay leaves and lemon grass and blend the soup to a thick
consistency.
9. Serve the soup with a garnish of courgette ribbons and drizzle each
bowl with a tablespoon of coconut cream.
© The
Vegetarian Society 2005
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