Courgette soup with vermicelli

A light, comforting courgette soup with small vermicelli that make it filling. Mild and easy, it is a healthy dinner for an evening when you want to eat light but warm.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 20 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 119 kcal · 3 g protein · 15 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat

Ingredients

• 4 courgettes
• 60 g vermicelli
• 1 onion
• 1 potato
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Soften the onion, then add the courgettes and potato.
2. Cover with water or stock and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Add the vermicelli and cook for 3 more minutes.

Nutritional benefits

Courgette is low in calories and rich in water and fibre, ideal for weight loss. The vermicelli provide just enough carbohydrate to make the soup filling without weighing it down. A light, mild and comforting dinner, ready in 25 minutes.

Variations and substitutions

• With soft cheese or cheese triangles.
• With peas or spinach.
• With herbs: basil, mint.
• Higher in protein: add red lentils.

Storage and making ahead

Best fresh (the vermicelli swell), so eat it the same day.

💡 Good to know

Add the vermicelli just before serving: they swell quickly and soak up all the broth if left to sit.

See also

Discover more vegetarian recipes · weight loss recipes · healthy & balanced recipes.

Foods in this recipe: courgettes · vermicelli · onion · potato · olive oil.

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