Chilled pea and mint soup. Surprisingly pea-y and delicious
We all loved this little seasonal pre-starter.
And you know me and my colour obsession, blame ADHD, I do love a pea green!
And it’s a handy vegan, gluten-free, everyone pleaser….UNLESS you hate peas.
This is how you do it
In a pan soften an onion, (or spring onions, or spring onion tops) with some garlic
Add 900g frozen peas, from frozen or defrosted, makes no odds
Pour in veg stock to cover peas about 750ml and simmer until soft
Add mint leaves, you can add more later if you want to up the minty-ness
Season salt and pepper
Whizz up in blender thingy or use a stick blender
Add more stock if it’s too thick
Squeeze of lime or lemon to your taste
Chill until cold
Serve in little glasses or tea cups with a dollop of creme fraiche and whole fresh pea pod.
**Double pod the plant based so there’s no confusing the vegan option!
Add other herbs like tarragon, lemon verbena, or some fennel fronds. Whatever you’ve got in the fridge, try it.
Make it don’t buy it!
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