CHILLED SUMMER LETTUCE, LOVAGE AND GARDEN PEA SOUP
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
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
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Hajira Kazembe
kazembe.hajira@gmail.comI'm not sure about lettuce in my soup, but I'm willing to give it a try.
AMIN Khyber
khyber_amin36@aol.comThis soup sounds delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.
Rafiqullah Mamund
r_mamund53@hotmail.co.ukI love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting! I can't wait to try it.
King Lew 100
k-157@hotmail.frThis soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it all week for lunch.
Chandra Kumal
k-chandra87@yahoo.comI'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
ward.p70@yahoo.comThis 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
adedoyn-ayomide77@gmail.comI'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
malikharis@gmail.comThis soup is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
TrampDaddy TrampDaddy
trampdaddy_trampdaddy44@gmail.comI love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting!
Jamshid Afghan
a_jamshid@yahoo.comThis soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day!
suvangkar
suvangkar@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lettuce in my soup, but this soup was surprisingly good!
Jitendra YadaV Jitendra
jitendra_y@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Linda Kln
kln.linda@hotmail.co.ukI love the simplicity of this soup. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Kamran Abbasi
abbasi94@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a great way to use up all the fresh summer produce.
Beautiful Noise Relaxation
b20@yahoo.comI made this soup for a summer party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful green color.
Jasmine Nickerson
jasminen43@gmail.comThis soup is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.