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Tara's Tasty Treats

Green Pea, Basil & Broccoli Soup

Green Pea, Basil & Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 bulb garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh stem ginger (finely chopped)
  • 500 g frozen green peas
  • 1 head broccoli (including stalk, chopped)
  • 3 cans green cooked lentils
  • 2 litres chicken stock
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 handfuls spinach (large handfuls)
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves (large handful)
  • Parmesan (Freshly grated, to serve)

Directions

  1. 1

    Fry off garlic, onions and ginger until in olive oil until soft.

  2. 2

    Add in peas, broccoli and chicken stock and spices.

  3. 3

    Mix everything together and simmer until vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Add cooked lentils, spinach and basil. Let spinach wilt and blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Serve up with fresh grated Parmesan and crispy ham!