LEEK, PEA & WATERCRESS SOUP

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Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It's tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Provided by GF member Megan Bassett

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle to serve
2 leeks , finely sliced
4 small garlic cloves , crushed
650-800ml hot veg stock
80g watercress
400g frozen peas
1 small lemon , zested and juiced
small bunch of parsley , finely chopped
dairy-free crème fraîche and crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and fry for 7-10 mins or until softened and translucent.
Pour in the hot stock and simmer for 5-10 mins. Stir through the watercress, reserving a few leaves for garnish, then the peas, and cook for 5 mins until wilted. Use a hand blender or processor and whizz until smooth. Stir through the lemon juice and zest, then season to taste. Stir through half the parsley. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining parsley, reserved watercress and a drizzle of olive oil. Swirl through some crème fraîche, then serve with crusty bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium