# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 3 medium courgettes (zucchini), diced
05 - 1 2/3 cups frozen or fresh peas
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (approximately 5 ounces)
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups vegetable stock
→ Seasoning
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
11 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Greek yogurt, optional
12 - Fresh basil leaves, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced courgettes and potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Add peas and continue simmering for 5 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, purée soup until smooth and velvety.
07 - Season with salt and pepper. Reheat gently over low heat if needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and swirl 1 tablespoon of basil pesto into each serving. Top with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt and fresh basil leaves if desired.
