Pea, Mint and Leek Soup
A bright green soup of sweet peas and soft leeks, blended smooth with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in half an hour.
Ingredients
- Leeks2 pc
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Floury potato1 pc
- Garlic2 cloves
- Vegetable stock1 L
- Frozen peas500 g
- Fresh mint1/2 bunch
- Lemon1/2 pc
Method
- 01
Slice and wash the leeks, then cook them in the oil in a large pan over medium heat for 8 minutes until soft but not coloured.
- 02
Add the peeled, diced potato and sliced garlic, stir for 1 minute, then pour in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes until the potato is tender.
- 03
Tip in the peas, bring back to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes so they stay bright green.
- 04
Take the pan off the heat, add most of the mint leaves and blend until smooth, then season and add lemon juice to taste.
- 05
Serve with the remaining mint torn over the top and a thin drizzle of olive oil.
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