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Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

This Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup has sweet undertones of liquorice.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Hearty Vegan & Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Cuisine English
Servings 6 people
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g frozen peas
  • 400 g leeks
  • 275 g parsnip
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves - crushed
  • 3 anise stars
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 litre vegetable stock
  • olive oil
  • fresh mint to serve
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan.
  • Gently fry the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves with ground cumin and star anise.
  • Peel the parsnips. Slice the leeks and parsnips in small chunks.
  • Add the peas, leeks and parsnips to the saucepan. Top with vegetable stock.
  • Bring to boil, then cook for around 20 mins until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove the star anise. Liquidise soup. Season to taste.
  • Serve with fresh chopped mint and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1631IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg

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Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/star-anise-pea-leek-parsnip-soup-vegan-gluten-free/