CREAMY CHILLED BASIL, PEA & LETTUCE SOUP

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A smart starter that's easy to make and has a summery, delicate taste

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

300g fresh or frozen peas
1 large bunch basil , leaves only
1 head soft lettuce , core removed and shredded
850ml cold vegetable stock
200ml pot crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Cook the peas in boiling water for 3 mins. Drain and cool with cold running water. Put the peas, basil, lettuce, vegetable stock and 3⁄4 of the crème fraîche together in a blender and process until smooth. Do this in two batches. Season, cover and chill for at least 1 hr before serving. Add a swirl of remaining crème fraîche and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

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