Minted green pea and basil soup

A gorgeous colour and a crunchy-smooth texture with a tang of herbs make a lovely fresh soup.

Serves 4

Prep Time - 10 Min

Cooking time - 30 Mins

Syn Free

Ingredients:-

3 Large shallots, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

4 tbsp chopped basil leaves

4 tbsp chopped mint leaves

900ml/1 1/2 pints chicken stock made from bovril

500g/1lb 2oz frozen or fresh peas

salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve - very low fat natural yogurt

To garnish - mint and basil leaves

Method:-

Place the shallots in a medium saucepan with the garlic and chopped herbs. Pour over the stock, bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes or until the shallots are tender.

Add the peas, bring back to the boil and cook gently for 5 minutes. Season well to taste.

Transfer half the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pan with the remaining soup and stir to mix well.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a swirl of the yoghurt. Garnish with mint and basil leaves and serve immediately.