Pea and Watercress Soup

Cooking time
'
Nr of servings
6
Difficulty Level
Pea and Watercress soup. Serve with crème fraiche and a sprig of watercress on top, this delicious soup can be served either hot or cold.Logo Thanks to Yes Peas !
Cooking time
'
Nr of servings
6
Difficulty Level

Ingredients

30 
g
 
butter
1 
large onion, peeled and finely diced
1 
clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped (optional)
3 
ripe pears, peeled, core removed and chopped
1 
litre
 
vegetable stock
500 
g
 
frozen peas
Birds Eye Field Fresh Garden Peas  Reseal 800g
80 
g
 
watercress
Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation

  1. Melt the butter in a large heavy based saucepan, add the onion, garlic and pears and cook gently until the onion is soft for about 2 minutes, taking care not to brown.
  2. Add the vegetable stock and peas and simmer for 5 minutes, stir in the watercress, reserving a few sprigs to garnish then adjust the seasoning with sea salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. This soup can be served hot or chilled. Serve with crème fraiche and a sprig of watercress on top.

Serving tip

If you are using stock cubes, you could use the low sodium stock cubes and olive oil instead of butter for a healthier option and reduced-fat crème fraiche.
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Info per serving

KCal
Fat
Sat.fat
Sugar
Salt
Nutritional Information
231
13.7
8.6
13.7
2.6
* The nutritional information relating to a prepared statement after serving (190g)
**GDA = Guideline Daily intake based on a food intake of 2,000 kcal. Personal requirements vary depending on age, sex, weight and physical activity.