Name: Spring Gazpacho
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 onions or leeks (or 2 cups spring onions), chopped; 1 head of lettuce, cut into strips; 1 cup pea shoots, if available; 16 oz frozen peas; 2 cups water; 1 cup vegetable broth; ¼ cup chives, finely chopped; salt and pepper, to taste

AuthorMariaCategoryGluten-Free, Main Dish, Nut-Free, Spring, Vegetarian

Yields4 Servings

2 tbsp butter

2 onions or leeks (or 2 cups spring onions), chopped

1 head of lettuce, cut into strips

1 cup pea shoots, if available

16 oz frozen peas

2 cups water

1 cup vegetable broth

¼ cup chives, finely chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

Heat butter in a large pot and sauté onions for 3-5 minutes. Add lettuce, pea shoots, peas, water and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

Remove pan from heat and stir in chives. Puree soup with an immersion blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Let cool 30 minutes and then chill, covered, for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with additional chives, if desired, and serve with a loaf of crusty bread. Enjoy!

(original recipe from Savory magazine)

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