Fresh Pea and Mint Soup With Croutons Recipe

Name: Fresh Pea and Mint Soup With Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegan margarine; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup leek, washed and finely sliced, keeping as much of the dark green as possible; 1 cup potato, peeled and cut into small chunks; 4 cups light vegetable stock; 1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas; 1 small bunch mint, chopped; soy cream (to garnish); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon mint, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegan margarine
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup leek, washed and finely sliced, keeping as much of the dark green as possible
1 cup potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
4 cups light vegetable stock
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
1 small bunch mint, chopped
soy cream (to garnish)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 slices bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon mint, chopped

1
Melt the margarine in a saucepan and gently fry the onion until soft.
2
Add the leeks and cook for another 5 minutes.
3
Add the potatoes and stock, bring to the boil, then simmer, covered for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
4
Add the peas and mint and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5
Allow the soup to cool, then liquidize in a blender or food processor until very smooth.
6
Return to a clean saucepan, reheat gently and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Serve soup garnished with a swirl of soya cream, a mint sprig and croutons.
8
To make the croutons, mix the mint and olive oil together and season.
9
Brush the bread on both sides with the oil and bake in a preheated oven at 200C/400F for 10-15 minutes, until crisp.
10
Remove the crusts and cut into cubes.

186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegan margarine, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 cup leek, washed and finely sliced, keeping as much of the dark green as possible, 1 cup potato, peeled and cut into small chunks, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pea and Mint Soup With Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pea and Mint Soup With Croutons

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