Low fat pea & mint soup

Ingredient List

This low fat, high fibre pea and mint soup with chopped parsley makes a fragrant and flavourful spring lunch or appetizer. Serve hot or cold, depending on the weather, and top with low fat crème fraiche or fat free yoghurt and mint sprigs.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

 

1 stock cube mixed with 3 tbl sp water.

5 shallots, finely chopped

1lb frozen or fresh (shelled) green peas

4tblsp fresh mint, chopped

4tblsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 pint chicken/veg stock

4 tbsp fat free plain yoghurt or very low fat crème fraiche plus mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

 

Preparation:

Heat stock cube mixture in large pan & sauté shallots on a low heat until softened. Add peas, mint, parsley and stock, stirring well. Bring to a boil then simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.

Transfer to a blender, reserving some of the liquid, and puree until smooth. Add remaining liquid depending on desired thickness of soup. Ladle into 4 bowls and top with mint and yoghurt or crème fraiche if desired.

Per Serving

Calories 130

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