PEA & SPINACH SOUP

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 150g quinoa
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 shallots or 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 litre of vegetable bouillon stock
  • 500g peas
  • 300g spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄2 tbsp ginger, crushed
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • Handful of basil leaves

Method

  1. Cook the quinoa, drain and set aside.
  2. Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan.
  3. Add the onion or shallots and celery.
  4. Salt and pepper lightly, then toss and stir for 5 minutes, until the onions are transparent. Pour in the vegetable bouillon stock and bring to the boil.
  5. Add the peas, spinach, ginger, garlic and cooked quinoa and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat before adding the mint and basil.
  6. Blend to a smooth consistency or leave some texture if you prefer. Enjoy!

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