Pea, Lettuce and Mint Soup

Pea, Lettuce and Mint Soup

This is one I like to make on a weekend and freeze portions to bring to work for lunch. I thought I'd do this one yesterday for one last batch before winter ends! It's a weight watchers recipe, so very healthy and low-fat but also very tasty and very filling so it really does feel like a meal once you've had a serving.

Time taken?: 35 minutes

2 year old friendly?: Never tried, he doesn't like eating green things- so I don't like my chances. However, when he gets older I plan on selling it to him as 'green slime soup' or something fun like that so he'll eat it!

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large brown onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
400g potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 cups of frozen or fresh peas
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup skim milk

METHOD
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Cook onion, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and lettuce. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until lettuce has just wilted.
Add stock and potato and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium/low and cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until potato is tender.
Add peas and mint. Cook for 2 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat.
Using a food processor or stick blender, process soup until smooth.
Return soup to low heat. Add milk and stir until heated through.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve with some toast or crusty bread. Add a dollop of light sour cream when serving if you'd like to make it extra special!