Courgette Soup with Basil Oil

Ingredients

• 6 courgettes, roughly sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 800ml vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Basil oil: large bunch basil, 4 tbsp olive oil, pinch salt — blended
• Salt, pepper

Method

1. Soften onion and garlic in oil 5 min.
2. Add courgette and stock; simmer 15 min until very tender.
3. Blend until smooth; season generously.
4. Blend basil with oil and salt for the basil oil.
5. Serve soup in bowls with a swirl of basil oil.