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Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise
This Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup has sweet undertones of liquorice.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves - crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 anise stars
- 275 g parsnip
- 400 g leeks
- 400 g frozen peas
- 1.5 litre vegetable stock
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh mint to serve
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan.2 Tbsp olive oil
- Gently fry the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves with ground cumin and star anise.1 onion, 3 garlic cloves - crushed, 2 tsp ground cumin, 3 anise stars
- Peel the parsnips. Slice the leeks and parsnips in small chunks.275 g parsnip , 400 g leeks
- Add the peas, leeks and parsnips to the saucepan. Top with vegetable stock.400 g frozen peas , 1.5 litre vegetable stock
- Bring to boil, then cook for around 20 mins until vegetables are soft.
- Remove the star anise. Liquidise soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.salt & pepper
- Serve with fresh chopped mint and crusty bread.fresh mint to serve
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1631IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg