Monday 8 May 2017

PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP

This is a delicious soup served either hot or cold with a little cream and a few chopped chives .
Melt 60 gm of butter in a large saucepan and add 500gm of peas , 2 spring onions thinly sliced and 1/2 a lettuce washed and sliced .
Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes , being careful not to brown the vegetables .
Now add 600 ml of chicken stock , 6 torn mint leaves , salt and cracked black pepper to taste .
Continue to cook over a low heat till the peas are tender .
Allow the soup to cool and then process until smooth .
Serve with crusty bread .

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