Courgettes are packed with nutrients:

– They’re low in calories

– They have no saturated fats or cholesterol

– Unpeeled zucchinis are great sources of dietary fibers that help digestion and protect against colon cancer

– They are considered anti-oxidants

– They’re a great source of potassium, which reduces blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart

Because the weather decided to be winter again, here’s a 10-minutes recipe to hearty zucchini soup that’s filling and low in calories.

This recipe serves six.Each serving has around 130 calories.

Ingredients:

– 1 kilogram zucchinis cut in slices

– 1 chopped onion

– 1 teaspoon oregano

– 3 cups vegetables stock

– 1/2 cup cream (could be substituted with 1/2 cup of full-fat milk or a lighter alternative)

– 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

– Melt butter and saute onion for a few minutes then add oregano

– Add zucchinis and salt and pepper

– Let cook for 10 minutes

– Add vegetable stock

– Put the lid on leaving half the pan open and cook on gentle simmer for 15 minutes

– Process soup

– Add cream and stir over low heat until hot but do not boil

– Season to taste