Organic Rocket Soup

Delicious served hot or cold, this simple soup turns peppery rocket into a main ingredient. You can use either chicken or vegetable stock, so it’s ideal for vegetarians.  Add more texture by topping with toasted croutons.

Organic Rocket Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 onion finely chopped 
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced 
  • 1 leek, washed and finely chopped 
  • 250g fresh wild organic rocket
  • 475ml chicken or vegetable stock 
  • salt and pepper 
  • 3 tbsp milk or single cream

Serves 4

Method

  1. Gently fry the onion, garlic and leek until tender, but not browned.
  2. Add two-thirds of the rocket, reserving the rest for a garnish, and stir well.
  3. Add the stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Check the seasoning.
  5. Finely chop the remaining rocket leaves for garnish.
  6. Using an electric hand blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  7. Add the milk and blend again until frothy.
  8. To serve, sprinkle with the chopped rocket.

To make the croutons, cut a day-old loaf into even-sized cubes then sauté on the hob with a generous amount of melted butter.

Recipes Tags
STARTERS
VEGETARIAN