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Pea and leek soup
Bright green delicious pea and leek soup, really easy to make and full of goodness. Peas are a great source of protein and help nourish the siol as they grow.
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
One of your 5 a day
Ingredients
- 700ml vegetable stock
- 2tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large leek - outer leaves removed, washed and finely sliced
- 2 large king Edward potatoes - peeled and finely diced
- 500g frozen peas
- 4tbsp mixed seeds - to serve
- 10g fresh mint - roughly chopped - to serve
Method
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1
Heat the oil in a large pan and add the leek and potato. Cook on a low heat until softened but not too browned
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Add the stock, cover with a lid and cook on a low to medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes - until the potatoes are tender, when you can slice them easily with a knife
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3
Add the frozen peas and 300mls of just boiled water and let simmer for a couple of minutes - until the peas are cooked through. Blend the mixture until smooth.
Ladle the soup between four bowls, and garnish with a tablespoon of the seeds and sprinkle of the chopped mint and enjoy!
