Balsamic broccoli and green peas soup
Background
This balsamic broccoli and green peas soup is ready in just 15 minutes. It’s healthy, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb too. Most importantly it’s really yummy and easy to make. It’s perfect for cleansing or in a health-conscious diet.
Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 head broccoli
- 2 cups green peas
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 1 handful basil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic glaze and basil leaves to serve
Instructions
- Slice the leek and roughly chop the broccoli
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the leek for about 7 minutes,.
- Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
- Add the broccoli, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil.
- Gently simmer for 10-12 minutes, until tender, then add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add the balsamic vinegar and basil leaves.
- Using a stick-blender, process the soup until you get a textured soup. Add more stock if it’s too thick.
- Serve with a few basil leaves and some balsamic glaze or vinegar drizzled on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup
- Cuisines: - British
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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