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Pea Carrot Soup

Pea Carrot Soup, a plant-based recipe

Prep 10 min ยท Serves 2 (makes 900 ml)

8gAmino acids
28gCarbohydrates
2gFat
165Kilocalories

Ingredients

  • Soup base: 1 cup green peas (fresh only)
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped potatoes
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1/2 inch coin of ginger, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp rock salt
  • Topping: 1/2 cup fresh peas, steamed
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots, steamed
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander

Method

  1. Heat a pot and add all the soup base ingredients except lemon juice and rock salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low flame until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Switch off the stove and remove the bay leaves. Keep aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Place the cooked mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer back to the pot and heat over medium flame. As soon as it starts to boil, switch off.
  5. Add the lemon juice and rock salt to the pot and stir.
  6. Add the toppings and serve warm.

Tip: Use only fresh peas, not frozen, and red winter carrots for the best flavour.

Highlights: High in vitamin A and low in fat.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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