Leek, Pea and Watercress Soup
Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It's tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and fry for 7-10 mins or until softened and translucent.
Step 2
Pour in the hot stock and simmer for 5-10 mins. Stir through the watercress, reserving a few leaves for garnish, then the peas, and cook for 5 mins until wilted. Use a hand blender or processor and whizz until smooth. Stir through the lemon juice and zest, then season to taste. Stir through half the parsley. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining parsley, reserved watercress and a drizzle of olive oil. Swirl through some crème fraîche, then serve with crusty bread, if you like.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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2 Leeks, finely sliced 1x Sainsbury's Leeks 500g -
4 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
600ml Veg Stock 1x Kallo Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes 8x11g -
80g Watercress 1x Sainsbury's Watercress 80g -
400g Frozen Peas 1x Sainsbury's Garden Peas 910g -
1 Crusty Bread, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Crusty White Baguette 400g -
0.5 Lemon, zested and juiced 1x Sainsbury's Lemons -
1tbsp Olive Oil, plus a drizzle to serve 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L -
30g Parsley, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g -
1 tbsp Crème Fraîche, or dairy-free crème fraîche 1x Sainsbury's British Crème Fraîche 300ml -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g