This pea and mint soup comes with a handful of crispy bacon and crumbled goats’ cheese on top. It’s a great, healthy lunch and tasty minty twist on a classic pea soup recipe.
The best thing about this soup is that on top of being delicious, it is so quick to make – so you can have your new favourite soup ready on the table in just 15 minutes! Just boil the frozen peas and mint leaves together, and boil them into a smooth purée. Season to taste, and to top it all off, add a dollop of crème fraîche into the serving bowls and decorate with a mint leaf. For a vegetarian option, serve the soup with crumbled goats cheese instead of bacon.
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HOW TO MAKE PEA AND MINT SOUP
Method
- Put 1.5kg frozen peas and 1 large bunch fresh mint into a large pan and add 1 litre boiling water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 minutes. Strain off most of the liquor and retain it, then blend the peas and mint until you have a smooth purée.
- Gradually add some of the liquor back into the pan until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Return to the pan and gently bring back to the boil. Season to taste. When ready to serve, swirl 1tsp crème fraîche into each bowl of soup and add a mint leaf. Serve the soup with crispy bacon or crumbled goats' cheese over the top.
Ingredients
- 1.5kg frozen peas
- large bunch fresh mint
- 4tsp creme fraiche
- 8 rashers crispy bacon, grilled until crispy
- handful goats' cheese, crumbled
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