1. Wash and top and tail the courgettes. Slice them in the midi bowl with the4-mm slicing disc. Bring the water to the boil with the stock cube(s) and cook thecourgettes for 20 minutes.2. Blend the courgettes in the main bowl fitted with the metal blade and theBlendermix for 1 minute. Add the tarragon, then the cream, via the feed tube whilethe machine is running.3. Gradually add the cooking liquid via the feed tube until the soup reaches thedesired consistency.4. Serve in bowls or soup dishes with a scattering of tarragon leaves. Seasonaccording to taste.Chef’s tip: To make this soup vegetarian replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock.1. Wash the vegetables.2. Peel the cucumber. Destalk and deseed the pepper. Destalk the tomatoes.3. Cut all the vegetables into large pieces. Together with the garlic, place themin the main bowl fitted with the metal blade and the Blendermix and blendcontinuously for 1 minute.4. Open the lid. Season the soup with salt and pepper, freshly-squeezed lemon juiceand olive oil. Blend for a further 1-2 minutes.5. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.Chef’s tips: for a more sophisticated starter, garnish with finely diced vegetables.Serve with toasted bread and homemade pesto (recipe p. 29). When makinggazpacho for two, use the mini bowl.Cream of courgette Gazpacho60SERVES 2 4-6 6-8 8 +FOOD PROCESSOR 3200 3200 4200 5200PREPARATION 20 min 20 min 30 min 30 minCOOKING 15 min 15 min 20 min 20 minCourgettes 2 4 5 6Chicken stock cubes ½ 1 1 ½ 2Water 400ml 600ml 800ml 1lFresh tarragon leaves 1 2 2 3Liquid crème fraîche 60ml 100ml 150ml 180mlSalt & pepperSERVES 2 4-6 6-8 8 +FOOD PROCESSOR 3200 3200 4200 5200PREPARATION 15 min 15 min 20 min 20 minRESTING 3 hr 3 hr 3 hr 3 hrRipe tomatoes 250g 500g 750g 1kgCucumber 1/8 1/4 1/3 1/2Red pepper 1/8 1/4 1/3 1/2Garlic clove 1/4 1/2 3/4 1Olive oil 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 3 tbsp 4 tbspLemon 1/2 1/2 1 1Salt & pepper1. Wash the cauliflower and separate into florets. Pour the water into a thick-bottomedpan. Add the cauliflower, cover with a lid and cook for approx. 30 minutes.2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a frying pan, then blend in the main bowl fitted withthe metal blade and the Blendermix. While the machine is still running, add thecauliflower and a little of the cooking liquid.3. Once the cauliflower has been reduced to a smooth purée, add the cream,nutmeg, salt and pepper.4. Check the seasoning. Serve piping hot.Cream of cauliflower with diced baconSERVES 2 4-6 6-8 8 +FOOD PROCESSOR 3200 3200 4200 5200PREPARATION 15 min 15 min 20 min 20 minCOOKING 20 min 20 min 30 min 30 minCauliflower head ½ 1 1 ½ 2Crème fraîche 100ml 200ml 300ml 400mlGround nutmeg ½ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 tspDiced bacon 50g 100g 150g 200gSalt & pepper61SOUPSE4