{photo credit: Jules Clancy at Stone Soup}
Pea and Pesto Soup
serves 2
Since this is such a busy time of year, we need to get serious about some seriously quick meals. Here’s one that admittedly might not make an entire meal, but it does have only 2 ingredients and a super-fast cook time. This could actually happen before Recitation Night or after Ultimate Frisbee practice! Maybe you throw together a quick salad to go alongside it, some crusty bread, or have some leftover chicken to munch on. Dinner doesn’t have to be gourmet, just good wholesome food that fills their bellies! If your family likes peas, try this out and see what you think. Note that this recipe only serves 2, however, so double it or more if necessary.
Ingredients:
500g (1lb) frozen peas
2-4 tablespoons pesto
Directions:
1. Bring 2-1/2 cups water to the boil in a medium pot.
2. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, or until the peas are hot and tender.
3. Puree with a stick blender. Stir in a little pesto, taste and add more if desired. Season.
VARIATIONS:
vegan / dairy-free – either replace the pesto with a large handful of torn basil leaves or use a vegan pesto like this Sicilian nut pesto.
no pesto? – the peas on their own make a really lovely pure soup. Or add in a few handfuls of grated parmesan.
pesto-lovers – if you are using good quality home made pesto, you might like to serve with a big dollop of pesto on top.
richer – add in a few tablespoon of butter when pureeing the soup.
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