Feta and courgette cream soup

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-5 spring onions, chopped
  • 5-6 courgettes, sliced
  • 200g peas
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp rice
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 700ml vegetable stock
  • 150g Dodoni Feta
  • ¼ bunch of dill, chopped
  • 5-6 mint leaves, chopped

Process

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the spring onions for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Add the courgettes and peas and sauté for another 2-3 minutes
  •  Add the garlic, salt, pepper and rice and sauté for another 1-2 minutes
  •  Pour the vegetable stock over the vegetables and as soon as it comes to a boil, lower the heat. Let the soup cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft enough and the rice has been cooked
  •  Taste to check if it needs any more seasoning and add the dill and mint
  •  Pour the soup into a blender, or use a hand blender, and puree until smooth
  •  For the finishing touch, tear off pieces of Dodoni Feta and sprinkle on top of the soup for a delicious creamy and tangy bite, add a bit of fresh mint and enjoy!

Top Tip: A hearty yet simple lunch, easily whipped up with staples found in your kitchen and perfect for freezing