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Balsamic broccoli and green peas soup

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Slice the leek and roughly chop the broccoli
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the leek for about 7 minutes,.
  3. Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
  4. Add the broccoli, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil.
  5. Gently simmer for 10-12 minutes, until tender, then add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat. Add the balsamic vinegar and basil leaves.
  7. Using a stick-blender, process the soup until you get a textured soup. Add more stock if it’s too thick.
  8. Serve with a few basil leaves and some balsamic glaze or vinegar drizzled on top.