Courgette Soup with Basil and Cashew
Courgette soup with basil and cashew is a velvety green soup made in the Thermomix TM7. Fresh courgettes are blended with aromatic basil, mint and garlic, while ground rice and cashews naturally thicken the soup to a creamy consistency. The built-in scale and powerful mixing function deliver a silky, restaurant-quality texture in one bowl, ideal as a starter or light lunch.
About this recipe
Courgette soup with basil and cashew Thermomix TM7 is the kind of creamy green soup that tastes far more indulgent than its ingredients suggest. Fresh courgettes form the base, while a clever mixture of ground rice and cashew nuts replaces cream, giving body and a silky texture without any dairy. Searching for a light weeknight dinner or an elegant starter? This recipe delivers both, and as an all-in-one kitchen machine the TM7 handles every step in a single bowl: the cashews and rice are milled to a fine powder, onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil, and the whole soup is blended at high speed until velvety smooth. The liquid vegetable stock and fresh mint brighten the flavour, while sea salt balances the natural sweetness of the courgette. It is a brilliant make-ahead soup for lunchboxes and weekend meals, and it reheats beautifully for busy days.
Preparation tips
- For the best flavour, use small, firm courgettes with glossy skin, as they contain less water and taste sweeter. Reserve a few whole cashews and basil leaves to scatter on top just before serving for crunch and colour.
- This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to three days and freezes conveniently in portions. When reheating, stir gently and add a splash of vegetable stock if the rice and cashew thickening has made it too firm.
- To make it kid-friendly, reduce the garlic slightly and blend the soup until completely smooth so no green flecks remain. A drizzle of olive oil and a dollop of coconut cream makes it milder and creamier for little ones.
Recipe variations
- Vegan festive version: garnish each bowl with toasted cashew crumbs, a swirl of good olive oil and shredded basil, and serve chilled in small glasses as an elegant summer starter for garden parties.
- Seasonal autumn variation: replace half the courgette with diced pumpkin for a warmer, sweeter flavour, and swap the mint for a pinch of nutmeg and a few sage leaves fried in olive oil.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding rice and cashew nuts to a fine powder in seconds, the TM7 creates a natural dairy-free thickener for this courgette soup without a separate mill. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to the built-in scale, you weigh the courgettes and liquid vegetable stock directly in the mixing bowl, saving time and reducing washing up. [Time Savings]
- The TM7 heats and sautés the onions and garlic in olive oil hands-free, developing a sweet aromatic base without you standing at the hob. [Hands-Free]
- By mixing at high speed, the Thermomix blends the courgette, basil and mint into a silky smooth soup with restaurant-quality texture in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping the garlic cloves evenly, the TM7 ensures consistent flavour distribution throughout the soup and releases the aroma without any manual effort. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- brown rice
- cashew nuts
- olive oil
- onions
- courgettes
- garlic cloves
- fresh basil
- liquid vegetable stock
- fresh mint leaves
- fine sea salt