Pea and Mint Soup with a Soft Poached Egg

A vibrant green pea soup flavoured with fresh mint and cream, topped with a perfectly soft poached egg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 542.4 kcals 542.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.8 grams 22.8 grams
Fat 42.1 grams 42.1 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
45
ml
White Wine Vinegar
For poaching
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
Liquids
400
ml
Vegetable Stock
Chicken stock may be used as an alternative
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed to a paste
30
ml
Mint
Fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
For frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Chopped
100
g
Peas
Fresh

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry chopped onion and garlic for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add 100g of peas and 400ml of stock then simmer for 5 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Stir in chopped mint and double cream then season with salt and pepper.
  • Process the soup with a stick blender until smooth and keep warm.
  • Boil a pan of water with vinegar then reduce to a simmer.
  • Create a whirlpool in the water and carefully drop in the cracked egg.
  • Poach the egg for 3 minutes until whites are set then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Serve the soup in a bowl topped with the poached egg.