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Green pea and rocket soup

This is one of my favourite summer soups. It's nutty and sweet - perfect for revitalizing during late spring, early summer. Serve it with pita or a slice of healthy bread. The soup is also delicious when chilled - perfect for hot days or picnics.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch of spring onion
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1½ tbs olive oil
  • 400 ml vegetable stock
  • 400 g petits pois peas frozen is fine
  • 100 g rocket leaves
  • 100 ml Greek yogurt or crème fraiche
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Chop the spring onions and garlic into thin slices then sauté them in the oil until tender.
  2. Pour the stock over it, bring to boil. Add the peas and bring to boil again, then under cover, simmer it gently for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the rocket, simmer for a couple of minutes, then remove from the stove. Blend. Stir in the yogurt and season to taste.
  4. Serve warm, garnish with rocket leaves and a dollop of yogurt.