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Kids broad bean soup
Ingredients
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- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 60g butter
- 350g broad beans, shelled
- 850ml light vegetable or chicken stock, or water
- 3 clean, good bean pods
- 1-2 tbsp finely chopped sage or parsley
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- 6 tbsp double cream
- salt and pepper
to serve
- lemon juice (optional)
- salad onion, finely chopped (optional)
Method
Prep time:
10 min
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Cooking time:
15 min
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Step 1
Cook the onion and garlic gently in the butter for about 3 minutes without colouring. -
Step 2
Add the beans and about 850ml of water or a light stock plus a tablespoon of chopped sage or two of parsley with the pods. Simmer until the beans are cooked (usually about 10 minutes). -
Step 3
Discard the pods and liquidise well until smooth. -
Step 4
Season to taste and include 1-2 teaspoons of sugar. Reheat and stir in the cream.