Leek, pea & watercress soup

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It’s tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Prep:10 mins
Cook:22 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 154
fat 5g
saturates 1g
carbs 15g
sugars 0g
fibre 9g
protein 8g
salt 0.5g

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle to serve
2 leeks, finely sliced
4 small garlic cloves , crushed
hot veg stock
80g watercress
400g frozen peas
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp crème fraîche or dairy-free crème fraîche
crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Tip

Leftover crème fraîche?

Whisk crème fraîche into hot sauces, stir into pasta, or add to puddings and fruit. For more recipe suggestions take a look at our crème fraîche glossary.

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and fry for 7-10 mins or until softened and translucent.
Pour in the hot stock and simmer for 5-10 mins. Stir through the watercress, reserving a few leaves for garnish, then the peas, and cook for 5 mins until wilted. Use a hand blender or processor and whizz until smooth. Stir through the lemon juice and zest, then season to taste. Stir through half the parsley. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining parsley, reserved watercress and a drizzle of olive oil. Swirl through some crème fraîche, then serve with crusty bread, if you like.