Sweet Pea and Feta Soup

This bright and beautiful green sweet pea and feta soup can be serve chilled as an appetizer.

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups water or vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups fresh shelled sweet peas
3-4 leaves fresh basil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot add spring onions, potato, garlic and water. Boil for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
2. Add peas and cook for 4-5 minutes, just until peas have cooked and still remain bright green.
3. Add fresh basil, lemon juice and puree using a handheld immersion blender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with crumbled feta.

Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com