Spicy Courgette Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 courgettes, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• ¼ tsp dry mustard
• 900ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp tamari
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil, add the onion and sauté, then add the garlic, coriander, garam masala and cumin and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
2. Add the courgettes and carrots and sauté until tender, 7 – 10 minutes
3. Add the mustard powder and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the tamari, season to taste, and allow to cool slightly, before pureeing in a food processor or blender.
4. Serve hot with sun-dried tomato ciabatta or store in the fridge for 2 – 3 days