Courgette, Rocket and Pea Soup
A light, fresh and summery soup made from seasonal greens - courgette, rocket and peas. Bursting with flavour and health. Serve with some fresh bread.
Ingredients
- 6 spring onions roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 huge courgette like mine or 8 regular ones chopped into small chunks
- Organic veg stock in 1.5 pints boiling water
- 2 cups rocket
- 2 cups organic frozen peas
- Handful basil
- Sea salt and pepper
Optional toppings
- pumpkin seeds, more peas added in at the end, squeeze lemon juice, spoonful of tahini.
Instructions
- Add the spring onions to a large saucepan with the oil and cook on a medium heat until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds, then add the courgette.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes to soften a little then add in the veg stock.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes, then add in the rocket, peas and basil. Cook for a further minute or two until the rocket has wilted and the peas are cooked.
- Blitz the soup with a food processor or hand blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Great topped with a handful of peas, pumpkin seeds, squeeze of lemon juice and a swirl of tahini.
Notes
4 servings