CHILLED SUMMER LETTUCE, LOVAGE AND GARDEN PEA SOUP

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A delightful and refreshing chilled soup for summer - this savoury soup takes its flavour from freshly chopped lovage leaves, which impart a savoury, lemony and celery-like taste. I like to serve this pale green soup in clear glass bowls for maximum impact, with a few chopped leaves sprinkled on top and a swirl of cream. This soup makes an elegant starter for any summer event or a light luncheon dish. Do not be tempted to add more lovage then is suggested, it is a very strong flavoured herb and can be overpowering if used with a heavy hand!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Greens

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 Bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 medium spring onions, trimmed and chopped
butter or olive oil
1 large cos lettuce or 2 large butterhead lettuce
250 g fresh garden peas or 250 g frozen peas
1 liter vegetable stock
5 -6 leaves fresh lovage, leaves (plus 4 more to garnish)
salt and pepper
cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Sweat the spring onions in the oil or butter until soft, then add the peas and lettuce. Pour over two-thirds of the stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lovage leaves then blend the soup with a hand blender or in a liquidiser. Thin the soup to your preferred texture with the remaining stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the soup in a container and chill in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours. Serve chilled with chopped lovage leaves and a swirl of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.5

Hajira Kazembe
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I'm not sure about lettuce in my soup, but I'm willing to give it a try.


AMIN Khyber
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This soup sounds delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Rafiqullah Mamund
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting! I can't wait to try it.


King Lew 100
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it all week for lunch.


Chandra Kumal
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce in my soup, but this soup was surprisingly good! The lettuce adds a nice crunch and freshness.


Pat Ward
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bright green color and the sweet flavor.


adedoyn ayomide
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up all the fresh summer produce.


Haris Malik
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This soup is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


TrampDaddy TrampDaddy
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting!


Jamshid Afghan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day!


suvangkar
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce in my soup, but this soup was surprisingly good!


Jitendra YadaV Jitendra
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Linda Kln
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kamran Abbasi
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This soup is a great way to use up all the fresh summer produce.


Beautiful Noise Relaxation
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I made this soup for a summer party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful green color.


Jasmine Nickerson
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This soup is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.