pea and basil soup

ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large leeks (about 400g), trimmed and sliced
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 400g peas
• 750ml low-salt veg stock
• 12g (30 leaves) basil
• 3 tbsp crème fraîche
• lemon juice

toppings

• black pepper
• olive oil
• parsley
• chilli flakes
• pancetta
• lime juice
• crème fraîche
• basil

instructions

1. heat oil
2. add leek, add salt, cook until soft
3. add garlic and cook
4. add peas and stock
5. bring to boil and cook for 5 min
6. take off heat and cool for 5
7. add basil, crème fraîche, lemon juice
8. add salt/pepper to taste
9. blend
10. serve in bowls
11. add toppings