Courgette Velouté

Description
Courgettes are very tasty and certainly the addition of the ingredients of this soup will make it very appetizing. Courgettes are a good source of Vitamin A and C and are full of fibre.

Ingredients

 * 500 courgettes, chopped
 * 850 ml chicken stock
 * 1 sprig of mint
 * 1 onion chopped
 * 200gr potatoes chopped
 * 150 ml skimmed milk
 * 1 clove garlic crushed
 * extra mint leaves for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Put the courgettes, mint, onion, potatoes and chicken stock into a large pan.
 * 2) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Allow to cool slightly, then pour the mixture into a blender and puree.
 * 4) Pour back into the pan and add the milk and crushed garlic.
 * 5) Allow to cool.
 * 6) Serve in individual plates.
 * 7) Swirl the yoghurt and garnish with mint leaves.