English Garden Soup with Prawns

A chilled, vibrant green soup featuring cucumber, peas, lettuce, and sorrel, blended with crème fraîche and topped with prawns.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 374.1 kcals 748.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.8 grams 49.5 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 42.1 grams
Protein 21.2 grams 42.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly ground
1
pinch
1
pinch
White Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
2
handful
Prawns
cooked, North Atlantic
Vegetables
1
piece
Banana Shallot
peeled, finely chopped
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled, deseeded, sliced into half-moons
220
g
Peas
fresh, podded weight
1
piece
Round Lettuce
soft-leaved, core and leaves chopped
8
piece
Sorrel
leaves, chopped

Steps

  • Heat butter in a pan over low to medium heat until foaming.
  • Fry chopped shallot and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the cucumber and nutmeg and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is soft and translucent.
  • Add 220g peas and 200ml stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  • Blend the mixture in a food processor to a smooth purée.
  • Add lettuce and sorrel to the processor and blend again until smooth.
  • Pass the soup through a fine sieve into a bowl.
  • Whisk in crème fraîche and chill in the fridge until cold.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with prawns if desired.