Creamy Chilled Basil, Pea & Lettuce Soup
Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant chilled pea and basil soup that's perfect for warm weather days. This soup combines the sweetness of fresh or frozen peas with the aromatic flavors of basil and soft lettuce, all blended together with vegetable stock and crème fraîche for a creamy texture. Serve this delightful soup chilled, garnished with a swirl of crème fraîche for an extra touch of indulgence.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 300g fresh or frozen peas
- 1 large bunch basil , leaves only
- 1 head soft lettuce , core removed and shredded
- 850ml cold vegetable stock
- 200ml pot crème fraîche
Instructions
- Cook the peas in boiling water for 3 mins. Drain and cool with cold running water. Put the peas, basil, lettuce, vegetable stock and 3⁄4 of the crème fraîche together in a blender and process until smooth. Do this in two batches. Season, cover and chill for at least 1 hr before serving. Add a swirl of remaining crème fraîche and serve.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 263 calories
- Fat Content: 21 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 13 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1 milligram of sodium
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