Courgette and Tomato Soup.

Ingredients

1oz butter

1 onion chopped

12oz courgette coarsely grated

1 clove garlic crushed

20 fl oz vegetable stock

14oz can tomatoes, chopped

Mixed herbs or basil – optional

Salt and pepper

Method

Melt butter, add onion and cook until soft.

Add courgettes and garlic, and cook 4-5 minutes.

Add stock and tomatoes with their juice and season to taste.

Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add herbs before serving.

 Sheena Shanks   -  12 October 2003