Green Pea, Watercress, Lime and Avocado Soup

By KARMIC Kitchen Masterchef Renee Pantas

         

Soup (Serves 1)
1 cup of peas
1/4 avocado (large)
Large handful of watercress roughly chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Small handful of mint, finely chopped
Small handful of basil, finely chopped
2 tbs olive oil
Salt and pepper

 

To serve
Natural Yoghurt
Microgreens
 

A good entry into solid foods after a KARMIC Cold Pressed Juice cleanse. Light, refreshing and full of green goodness, this soup is an absolute treat!

Green peas provide a good source of carbohydrates and contain high amounts of Vitamin-K, which assists in maintaining strong bones. The leafy green watercress also has potent anti-cancer effects and contains high amounts of lutein, beneficial for healthy eyes.

The acidity in the lime and the herbs also aid in digestion and detoxification of the liver.

1. Place the peas in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring up to the boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until cooked. Drain (reserving some of the cooking water) and pour into a food processor. Pour the olive oil over the peas and process for 40 seconds or until smooth.
2. Add the avocado, watercress, lime zest and juice, mint, basil and olive oil to the food processor or blender, together with the peas; blend until all ingredients are combined.
3. Continue processing whilst slowly adding reserved cooking water until you reach the desired consistency, season to taste with salt and pepper

Serve with micro-greens or extra herbs and a dollop of natural yoghurt and drizzle with a little bit of extra virgin olive-oil.