Pea, Leek and Broccoli Soup Recipe

A delicious and nutritious soup, ideal for warming those chilly winter evenings.

 

Ingredients

  • frozen peas - 180g

  • leeks - 250g, sliced

  • broccoli florets - 250g

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • potatoes - 250f, diced

  • vegetable stock - 900ml

  • bay leaf - 1

  • fresh parsley - 3 tbsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • parsley leaves - to garnish

Method

  • Put the onion, potatoes, leek, bay leaf and stock in a pan and mix together. Cover, bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring.

  • Add the broccoli and peas, cover, return to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

  • Set aside to cool. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Puree in a blender until smooth.

  • Add the parsley, season with pepper and salt, process briefly. Return the puree into the pan and reheat until very hot. Ladle into soup bowl and garnish with parsley leaves. Serves 6.

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