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Smoked chicken and courgette soup

Go to France for the weekend. Have fun. Miss ferry by shopping in Auchan and overloading car with delicious French Deli food.
Boil the bones of a smoked chicken with an onion and some celery. Strain. Add julienne of a baby courgette and strips of the chicken. Simmer a couple of mins. Stir in A little creme fraiche and a squeeze of lime and some Worcester sauce.
Season and serve.

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