I’m in a definite pattern of making a big vat of soup at the weekend, for a relaxed lunch with enough leftovers for the week ahead. Like most people at this time of year, we’re really having to watch the pennies this month, so a frugal approach is essential.
This latest recipe was adapted from this month’s BBC Good Food mag and is really fresh and tasty. There’s no cream or potato involved, but it still manages to have a satisfyingly thick texture.
If you’re trying to be healthy this is a perfect tummy filler and is crammed full of flavour from the leeks and those gorgeous mouth-popping peas that I love so much.
Chunky pea and leek soup (adapted from BBC Good Food)
Serves 4-6
5 tbsp olive oil
5 shallots, thinly sliced
3 sticks celery, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
5 leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
300g frozen peas
850ml vegetable stock
3 handfuls basil leaves
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan on a medium heat, fry the shallots, celery and garlic and cook for about 5 mins until soft.
2. Stir in the leeks and cook for another 5 mins, then add the peas, the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Turn it down to simmer for a further 5 mins.
3. Ladle half of the soup into a food processor or bowl with stick blender, add the basil and blitz until smooth. Pour it back in with the remaining chunky soup and stir to combine. Check the seasoning and then pour into bowls and serve with crusty bread.
Tip: This soup keeps in the fridge well for a few days, or whack individual portions in the freezer for a quick lunch.
Dominic says
I love love love this soup!!! So utterly perfect for this gloomy weather!
Katie Bryson says
Thanks Dom – yes it’s especially gloomy today so certainly the ideal day to dish it up!
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says
Your soup is such a lovely chunky lunch idea. I will certainly try it out and love the colour, reminds me of summer!
Katie Bryson says
It’s a very cheerful green soup – will def be making again!
Lucy says
This looks great, and perfect for us veggies too. If only the kids would eat soup. Never mind them, I shall make it for the rest of us. Thanks for the share Katie.
p.s. ‘whack individual portions in the freezer’ – I have visions of you slamming tupperware into your freezer with a good deal of satisfaction!
Katie Bryson says
I’m forever whacking things in the freezer Lucy – one of my favourite activities 😉