GREEN PEA MINT SOUP

GREEN PEA MINT SOUP

This unusual combination of green peas and mint may surprise you, but this is one of the most appreciated recipes that I make. And it is so easy to prepare too!! The wealth of this soup lies in the fibre-rich green peas which help to decrease blood cholesterol levels.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins.        Cooking Time: 30-35 mins.

Ingredients:

1. 4 tbsp. butter
2. 4 spring onions (chopped)
3. 4 cups fresh/frozen peas
4. 2 and half cups chicken/veg stock
5. 2 large fresh mint sprigs
6. 2 and half 2 cups milk
7. Pinch of sugar (optional)
8. Salt & ground black pepper
9. Fresh cream
10.Small fresh mint sprigs (to garnish)

Method:

Heat the butter in a large pan over low heat. Add the spring onions & cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 mins, until just softened, but not browned. Stir the peas into the pan, add the stock & the mint & bring to boil. Cover & about 30 mins for fresh peas & 15 mins for frozen peas, until the peas are very tender.Leave the soup to cook slightly, then ladle it into a blender,add milk & process until smooth. Return the soup to the rinsed out pan & reheat gently. Season it to taste with salt& pepper, adding a pinch of sugar if you like. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Swirl a little cream into each, & garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrient values:

Amount : 79 gm.
Energy  : 83 kcal.
Protein  : 4.1 gm.
Carbohydrate  : 10.9 gm.
Fat  : 2.6 gm.
Fibre : 2.3 gm.