CHILLED SUMMER LETTUCE, LOVAGE AND GARDEN PEA SOUP
A delightful and refreshing chilled soup for summer - this savoury soup takes its flavour from freshly chopped lovage leaves, which impart a savoury, lemony and celery-like taste. I like to serve this pale green soup in clear glass bowls for maximum impact, with a few chopped leaves sprinkled on top and a swirl of cream. This soup makes an elegant starter for any summer event or a light luncheon dish. Do not be tempted to add more lovage then is suggested, it is a very strong flavoured herb and can be overpowering if used with a heavy hand!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Greens
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 Bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sweat the spring onions in the oil or butter until soft, then add the peas and lettuce. Pour over two-thirds of the stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Remove from the heat and add the lovage leaves then blend the soup with a hand blender or in a liquidiser. Thin the soup to your preferred texture with the remaining stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the soup in a container and chill in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours. Serve chilled with chopped lovage leaves and a swirl of cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.5
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Eva Boishakhi
[email protected]This soup is light and refreshing, perfect for a summer lunch. I love the pop of color from the peas and lettuce.
Mzwandile Ntandoyenkosi
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful green color.
Mayo Crazy
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover lettuce and peas. It's a simple recipe, but the flavors are really complex.
Khan Hammaf
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of lettuce and lovage gives it a really interesting flavor. I'll definitely make this again.
Hammad Rathore
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend it.
Agu Emmanuel
[email protected]Great recipe! I love the combination of lettuce, lovage, and peas. It's a unique and delicious soup that I'll definitely make again.
Natania van dyk
[email protected]Yum! This soup is light, flavorful, and perfect for a hot summer day. I used fresh peas from my garden and they were incredibly sweet.
Mahmoud SAWY
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the soup turned out fantastic. The lovage gives it a distinctive flavor that I really enjoyed. Will definitely make this again!
Sarah Abor
[email protected]I made this soup for a luncheon with friends and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique combination of ingredients and the refreshing taste. It's definitely going into my regular rotation of summer recipes.
_Pixieym_
[email protected]This soup is a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. The sweetness of the peas, the freshness of the lettuce and lovage, and the richness of the stock come together perfectly. I especially appreciate the subtle hint of garlic and onio