Split Pea Spinach and Leek Soup
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- olive oil (for frying)
- 1 large leek, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 125 g dried split green peas, soaked overnight in water, then rinsed & drained
- 1 kg fresh spinach, washed and drained
- 3⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 freshly squeezed lime, juice of
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 3 -4 cups vegetable stock
Directions
- 1.In a saucepan, fry your leek, then after a few minutes, add the garlic.
- 2.Next, add the remaining ingredients, except for the spinach, mint and lime juice.
- 3.After the peas have totally softened, add the spinach, cover, and simmer until the spinach softens, but don’t overcook it.
- 4.When the spinach is ready, add the lime juice, and the mint. Process, and serve. Check for salt, this is not a dessert ! Enjoy.
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