Broad bean & mint soup
1
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A satisfying summery soup that is deliciously filling and so easy to make too.
Ingredients
Spring Onions
6 medium, chopped
Mint, Fresh
2 tablespoon(s), chopped plus a few for garnish
Calorie controlled cooking spray
5 spray(s)
Broad beans, boiled
350 g, defrosted if frozen
Vegetable stock cube
1 cube(s), 600ml stock
Skimmed Milk
150 ml
Instructions
1
Heat the low fat cooking spray in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until just softened. Add the beans, reserving a few for garnish and stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the milk and mint.
2
Carefully pour into a food processor and blend until smooth. You may have to do this in batches. Alternatively use a hand blender. Return to the pan for 2-3 minutes and heat until piping hot. Season with freshly ground salt and pepper and serve garnished with the remaining beans and mint leaves.
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