Pea Soup with Mint Cream

A fresh summer pea soup served with a spectacular dollop of zesty lime and mint infused whipped cream.

Vegetarian Soup Quick Summer Peas

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

356.1

kcal / serving

1424.2 kcal total

Carbs

12.2g

per serving

48.6 g total

Fat

30.4g

per serving

121.5 g total

Protein

8.2g

per serving

32.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

150

Double Cream

Fruits

piece

Lime

zest only

Liquids

350

Chicken Stock

or vegetable stock

350

Vegetable Stock

alternative to chicken stock

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

tbsp

Mint

finely chopped

Vegetables

piece

Banana Shallot

finely chopped

400

Pea

Method

Fry the butter and shallots in a hot pan over low heat for 3 minutes until soft.

Cool the soup slightly and blend in a food processor until smooth.

Return the soup to the pan, stir in 110ml of cream, and season with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup in bowls topped with a spoonful of the mint cream.

Whisk the remaining cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.

Fold the lime zest and chopped mint into the whipped cream.

Add the peas and stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 minutes.