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Creamy pea and basil soup
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Boost soup with protein-packed, vitamin E-rich sunflower seeds for added creaminess and flavor.
Ingredients:
  • 500g frozen peas
  • 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1L (4 cups) chicken style liquid stock
  • 250.00 ml basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 40.00 ml sunflower seeds
  • 2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 21.00 gm lemon juice
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan, combine 350g of peas, beans, garlic, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the soup until smooth in a blender. Stir in the rest of the peas and return the mixture to heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Combine fresh basil, sunflower seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl and mix well.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with a generous spoonful of the basil and sunflower mixture before serving.