Fresh pea and watercress soup

Fresh Pea and Watercress soup
Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

Quick and very easy to make, this soup's perfect to warm you up after a wintry walk

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep time: 10 mins

  • Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 400g frozen peas
  • 600ml vegetable stock
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint
  • 1 (100g) pack watercress
  • 150ml semi skimmed milk
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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the leeks and sauté for 3mins or until soft. Add the peas and stock and slowly bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 5 mins or until the peas are tender. Add the watercress and simmer for a further 2 mins.
  2. Transfer to a blender, add the milk and whizz until just smooth or longer if you prefer a smoother soup. Gently reheat before serving.
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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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