Creamy chilled basil, pea & lettuce soup

Creamy chilled basil, pea & lettuce soup

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

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. 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.

Per serving

263 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 4g, salt 1 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2005.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 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
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Per serving

263 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 4g, salt 1 g

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