Pea and Leek Soup with Spiced Croutons and Fresh Mint

A vibrant pea and leek soup served with spicy golden croutons and finished with fresh chopped mint leaves.

Vegetarian Healthy Soup Quick Peas Leek

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

625.4

kcal / serving

625.4 kcal total

Carbs

48.5g

per serving

48.5 g total

Fat

43.8g

per serving

43.8 g total

Protein

14.2g

per serving

14.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

slice

White Crusty Bread

Roughly torn

Liquids

200

Vegetable Stock

Hot

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Finely chopped

Salt

To taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

2.5

Cayenne Pepper

handful

Mint

Fresh, roughly chopped

OilsFats

Olive Oil

For the soup

Olive Oil

For the croutons

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

Chopped

piece

Leek

Chopped

150

Pea

Fresh

Method

Mix olive oil, cayenne pepper, and torn bread in a bowl.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

Add peas and stock then simmer gently for five minutes.

Add the garlic and fry for one minute.

Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and leek for three minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Serve the soup in a bowl topped with croutons and fresh mint.

Bake the bread on a baking sheet for eight minutes until crisp.