Pea, Pear and Rocket Soup
It may seem an unusual combination of ingredients but the end result is sure to impress.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Serves:
3-4
Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 410g can Wattie’s Pear Quarters in fruit juice
- 1/2 x 750g bag Wattie's frozen Baby Peas
- 500mls (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 100g bag Rocket or Watercress
- crème fraiche to serve (optional)
Tips
For something different try serving this soup chilled at your next dinner party.
Method
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook gently until the onion softens without colouring.
2. Add Wattie’s Pear Quarters, Wattie’s Baby Peas , vegetable stock and cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add Rocket and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until it wilts.
4. Puree soup in a food processor or blender until smooth. Season to taste. Reheat to serve.
Serve with crusty bread and a dollop of crème fraiche if wished.
