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    Watercress & pea soup with goat's cheese croutes

    • Preparation time: 15 minutes
    • Cooking time: 20 minutes
    • Total time: 35 minutes

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    15g unsalted butter
    400g pack trimmed leeks (about 3 medium), sliced
    300g frozen garden peas
    500ml Cooks’ Ingredients Vegetable Stock
    150ml whole milk
    100g pack watercress
    Finely grated zest ½ lemon, and 1-2 tbsp juice
    1 tsp clear honey
    1 half ciabatta
    150g pack essential French Soft Goat’s Cheese

     

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat and, when foaming, add the leeks and a pinch of salt. Cover with a lid and sweat, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green.

    2. Remove the lid and stir in the peas, stock and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a blender (or use a handheld stick blender), add the watercress, lemon juice and honey, and blend until smooth. Check the seasoning, adding salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Add a splash of water to loosen if needed.

    3. Meanwhile, bake the ciabatta in the oven for 8-10 minutes according to the pack instructions. Tip the goat’s cheese into a bowl and mix with the lemon zest and a generous grind of black pepper. Cut the ciabatta into 8 slices, discarding the ends, and top with the cheese. Serve immediately with the soup, reheating it gently in the pan first if needed.

     

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