Bacon, Courgette and Cashel Blue Soup

courgette-soup

A Special Soup

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • A little olive oil
  • 5-6 streaky rashers, chopped
  • 1 onion or 2-3 shallots chopped
  • 1-2 large courgettes, sliced
  • 2-3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 litre stock, homemade if possible
  • 75g Cashel Blue cheese, 125ml cream
  • Black pepper
  • 2-3 tablesp. parsley, finely chopped

To Cook
Method:
Sauté the bacon for a few minutes in a little oil. Remove a few pieces of bacon for final garnish. Add the onion, courgette (reserve some slices for final garnish), and potatoes. Cover the pan and allow to cook until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Process the soup. Return to the saucepan. Stir in the cheese and cream and just heat gently. Add the reserved bacon pieces and courgette slices for final garnish.

Serving Suggestions:
Finish with lots of black pepper and parsley.