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Chilled Broad Bean and Lemongrass Soup

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INGREDIENTS
    • 50 g / 2 oz margarine
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 large leek, roughly chopped
    • 3 stalks lemongrass, inner part chopped
    • 1/2 T fresh chopped root ginger
    • 1 L / 1 3/4 pint vegetable stock
    • 500 g / 1 lb 2 oz broad beans, shelled
    • 200 ml / 7 oz soy milk
    • Pinch of sugar
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 mint leaves, finely chopped

METHOD
Heat the margarine in a saucepan and add the onion and leek. Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes or until softened.

Add the lemongrass and ginger and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the stock and broad beans. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Pour the soup into a blender or food processor and whizz until you have a puree. Sieve if you wish.

Add the soymilk, season to taste and add the sugar. Serve well chilled, sprinkled with finely chopped mint.

posted by Mr Falafel



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