Spring Pea Soup Served With Crab

A fresh pea soup served warm or chilled, garnished with seasoned crab meat, fresh herbs, and a quenelle of cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 414.1 kcals 1656.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.7 grams 54.8 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.5 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
100
ml
Double Cream
whipped
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
1
piece
Lime
zest and juice
Liquids
NutsSeeds
10
g
Basil
cut into strips, plus extra for garnish
10
g
Chives
chopped
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
extra for garnish
Seafood
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
400
g
Peas
fresh
20
g
1
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
leaves shredded

Steps

  • Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan and fry chopped onions until soft.
  • Add 400g peas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour boiling stock over the vegetables, return to boil, and cook until peas are tender.
  • Drain the mixture, reserving a small amount of liquid.
  • Blend peas and onions in a food processor with a little reserved stock.
  • Pass the puree through a sieve and cool in a bowl over ice.
  • Mix diced olives, lettuce, herbs, citrus zest, and lime juice with crab meat.
  • Season the crab garnish with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil.
  • Place crab in rings at the center of shallow bowls and pour soup around it.
  • Top with a whipped cream quenelle, extra olive oil, and black pepper.