Moringa, Spinach, Pea, Mint Soup
Moringa, Spinach, Pea, Mint Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery sticks,chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast(optional)
- 50 g moringa leaves,(washed)
- 250 g spinach leaves,(washed)
- 200 g frozen green peas
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- salt and blackpepper
- 10 g fresh mint leaves
Garnish:
- Freshly ground black pepper corns
- Tender sprigs of mint leaves
- Parmesan, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large tray in the refrigerator or freezer to chill.
- Heat oil in a large sauce pan, add onions, celery, garlic and sauté on medium heat until softened and starting to colour,(about 5-7 minutes).
- Add nutritional yeast, mix well and add moringa, spinach, peas, stir well for two minutes.
- Add stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil then simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Add mint leaves and stir; remove from heat.Transfer to the pre-chilled tray to cool rapidly.
- Once cooled, transfer to a food processer jar(in batches, if required) and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer back to the saucepan,heat to about 60 degrees C,check seasoning and texture(dilute with a splash of hot water, if required).
- Transfer to soup bowls and garnish with a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper and mint leaves.(If you are not Vegan; a good sprinkle of parmesan works well).