Cream of pea soup with leeks and croutons

4 servings

50 minutes

Green pea soups are sweet soups, so they are often accompanied by a carrier of strong flavors: here it is leeks and garlic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 531.4
• Proteins: 8g
• Fats: 36.9g
• Carbohydrates: 42.1g

Ingredients

• Green peas: 200 g
• Leek: 0.5 stem
• Loaf: 0.5 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 2 l
• Olive oil: 7 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove

Cooking steps

1. Pour 2 liters of water into a pot with peas and cook until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green peas: 200 g
   • Water: 2 l

2. Meanwhile, slice the leek thinly into rounds and sauté in olive oil (1 tablespoon).

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 0.5 stem
   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons

3. For croutons, cut the bread into 3x3 cm cubes, mix crushed garlic with 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil. Coat the bread cubes in it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Loaf: 0.5 piece
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons

4. Fry the croutons in olive oil (2 tablespoons) until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons

5. Turn cooked peas, salt, and half a leek into puree using a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green peas: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Leek: 0.5 stem

6. Serve with the remaining onion and croutons.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 0.5 stem
   • Loaf: 0.5 piece