Courgette Soup; Steamed Fish and Potatoes with Lemon Sauce
This menu combines a velvety courgette soup with steamed fish and potatoes in a lemon-dill sauce. The Thermomix TM7 chops the leeks, onions and celery in seconds, steams fish and potatoes gently in the Varoma, and blends a silky lemon sauce while the soup simmers below. One bowl, a complete light dinner for family or guests.
About this recipe
Courgette soup with steamed fish and potatoes in lemon sauce is a complete Thermomix TM7 menu that turns humble ingredients into an elegant dinner. If you are searching for recipes that make the most of your all-in-one kitchen machine, this two-in-one preparation is a gem: the courgette and leek soup simmers in the mixing bowl while the fish and potato portions steam gently above it in the Varoma. The lemon sauce, built with freshly squeezed lemon juice, zest, olive oil and fresh dill, brings a bright finish that lifts the flaky white fish and soft potatoes. It is an ideal quick weeknight dinner yet refined enough for a weekend dinner party, since everything reaches the table warm at the same moment with only one bowl to wash afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Choose small, firm courgettes and slice them evenly so they cook at the same rate as the leeks; their mild sweetness balances the bright lemon sauce served later with the fish.
- Pat the fish dry before placing it on greaseproof paper in the Varoma so it releases easily after steaming, and season it with dill stems for extra aroma.
- Reserve a few tender dill fronds and lemon zest strips to garnish each bowl; the fresh herbs keep the soup and the fish course vibrant right up to serving.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the fish with firm paneer or thick cauliflower steaks steamed in the Varoma, and finish the lemon sauce with a spoonful of crème fraîche for richness.
- Festive variation: swap the white fish for salmon portions and add thin asparagus spears around the potatoes in spring, keeping the same lemon and dill sauce.
Why this recipe works
Achieving restaurant-quality results at home has never been easier than with this elegant duo of courgette soup followed by steamed fish and potatoes. For those who demand flawlessness, the Thermomix TM7 takes the stress out of delicate cooking. Its precise temperature control guarantees that your fish remains perfectly tender and moist, whilst the lemon sauce achieves a silky smooth consistency every single time. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to consistent perfection. Elevate your dinner table with a dish that looks as stunning as it tastes, delivered with absolute precision.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the potatoes and fish directly into the mixing bowl thanks to precise TM7 weighing, getting portions right without extra scales. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 chops the onions, leeks and celery in seconds, creating an even base for the soup without a cutting board. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming in the Varoma keeps the fish flaky and the potatoes tender while the courgette soup simmers below. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 blends the courgette soup into a velvety texture in one step, with no lumps and no separate blender to wash. [Guided Cooking]
- Gentle TM7 heating cooks the lemon sauce evenly without curdling, so the olive oil and lemon juice emulsify into a glossy finish. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh dill
- leeks
- olive oil
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt
- ground black pepper
- onions
- celery stalks
- garlic cloves
- fresh salmon fillets, skinless