Chilled Cucumber, Mint & Pea soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups frozen green peas 
• 1½ cup vegetable stock
• A few mint leaves
• 1¼ cucumber, diced (reserve some for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoon sour cream
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Here’s what to do:

1. Sauté onion for a few minutes until translucent, adding a bit of sugar to help it caramelise.

2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

3. Add peas and mix well for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add vegetable stock, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes on low heat.

5. Let cool and transfer to a blender.

6. Add cucumber and a few mint leaves and puree until smooth.

7. Add olive oil, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons sour cream and puree again.

8. Season with salt and pepper.

9. Transfer to fridge and chill.

10. Serve soup with a swirl of sour cream and a garnish of diced cucumber and mint leaves.
     
     
    
    
     
    
    
    
    
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