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Minted Pea and Spinach Soup

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INGREDIENTS
  • 25 grams / 2 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 450 grams / 1 pound fresh spinach, washed
  • 225 grams / 1/2 pound frozen peas, defrosted
  • 850 milliliters / 1.8 pints vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
  • 150 milliliters / 5 fluid ounces warmed soy cream, or soy yoghurt, or soy milk

METHOD
In a large saucepan, heat the margarine over a medium heat, add the onion and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Shred the spinach, add to the pan and stir until it wilts. Add the peas and stir again. Gradually add half of the stock, stirring, and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Puree the soup in the blender. Return to the pan and add the chopped mint and stir for a further 2 minutes, then add the rest of the stock and heat it through. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the soy cream and reheat soup gently. Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and some croutons.
[Reply] - [link] - Excellent - [globesetter] - 2003/10/22 - 17:21
This was delicious - I added a bit of nutmeg and grated lemon rind to the vegetable stock before adding it to the vegetables. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!


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