GREEN PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over a low heat. Add the peas.
• Add the chopped lettuce, cover the saucepan and sweat for 10 minutes.
• Add the stock or water, salt, basil, nutmeg and bay leaves and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Allow the soup to cool slightly, and then remove the bay leaves and transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and puree for about 1 minute.
• Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Reheat the soup and serve piping hot.
• Garnished a swirl of cream and a sprinkling of parsley.