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La Laguna: Homemade Vegetable Soup

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Discover the delicious Laguna soup recipe! Perfect for cozy gatherings, loaded with flavor and warmth.

(Serves 4)

  • 1 litre of water or vegetable stock
  • 1 carrot (sliced or diced)
  • 1 potato (diced)
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove of garlic (chopped)
  • 1 stick of celery (sliced)
  • 1 courgette (diced)
  • 1/2 cup of green beans (optional)
  • 1 tomato (chopped, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Herbs to taste (bay leaf, parsley, coriander, or oregano)

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the carrot, celery, and potato. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the tomato (if using) and mix well.
  4. Add the water or stock, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the courgette and green beans; cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust the salt, remove any tough herbs (such as the bay leaf), and serve hot.

Courgette Soup

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Used interchangeably: Courgette, Zucchini, Calabacin, Bougango (more commonly Bubango) in Tenerife refers to a traditional, local variety of squash or marrow (calabacín), a key part of Canarian cuisine.

Canarian Recipes: Sopa de Calabacín

(Serves 2–3)

  • 2 medium courgettes
  • 1 leek or ½ onion
  • 1 small potato (optional, for texture)
  • 1 clove of garlic (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • Water or vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper or nutmeg (optional)

Method

  1. Wash and slice the courgettes (you can leave the skin on).
  2. Sauté the leek/onion and garlic in the oil for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the courgettes and potato, covering with water or stock.
  4. Cook for 15–20 minutes until tender.
  5. Blend until smooth.
  6. Adjust seasoning and spices to taste.

Options for a Lighter Version

  • Omit the potato (more cleansing)
  • Add ginger or turmeric
  • Use unsalted vegetable stock
  • Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice