Pea and Lettuce Soup
July 5th 2008 09:48
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 butter lettuce, stem removed and thinly sliced
125g fresh or frozen peas
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil
20 mint laves
20 basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cream, to serve
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
2. Once oil is hot, add leek and sauté until the leek is soft and turns slightly transparent.
3. Add the lettuce, peas, basil leaves and stock and bring to the boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins, then remove the pan from the heat.
5. Add the mint leaves.
6. Pour the soup mixture into a food processor and blend until it is smooth.
7. Season well with salt and pepper.
8. Top with some fresh cream and serve.
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