Mesuring techniques at hand

Measuring techniques

Measuring can be quite a daring challenge when one has to convert each and every ingredient on a recipe. So I can across this website below which you can find it handy, as I do.

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http://www.cookitsimply.com/measurements/

Chilly weather round the corner...

Autumn

The days of bright, crisp salads and succulent summer fruit are almost behind us for another year. While you might be disappointed to see the last of the seasonal salads, don't fret - There are delicious replacements on the way to help you keep your healthy eating habits.

As chilly weather starts kicking in, we would definitely adore a bowl of fresh warm soup. I try a variety of soups, but yesterday's soup was one that its taste is between having something warm but at the same time its smell and taste is still fresh and light... Perfect for this time of the year.

Pea Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 cups chopped leeks (approx. 2 leeks)

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

4 cups chicken stock

5 cups fresh shelled peas or about 570g frozen peas

15g fresh mint leaves, chopped

2 tsp Salt

½ tsp Pepper

½ cup crème fraîche (or normal/light cream)

½ cup fresh chives, chopped (you can also use dried)

Croutons, for serving

Method:

Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add leeks and onion, and cook over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to boil. Add the peas and cook for about 5 mins, until tender.

Remove from the heat, add the mint, salt and pepper.

Purée the soup on low speed in a liquidiser or with a hand blender. Once ready, pour the soup into a large bowl or the same pot you were using while cooking. Whisk in the crème fraîche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with croutons.

Isn't is easy?!!! 

Enjoy xx

Cooking Tip: To clean leeks, chop well and then soak in a bowl of water for a few minutes. Lift the leeks from the bowl to be sure any sand/soil is left behind.

Serving Tip: This soup can be served hot or cold. If you plan to chill it, make it early and let the flavours meld in the refrigerator. Hot or cold, I personally think that the mint really wakes up the flavour of the peas.

Healthy tip: Autumn is a season of deep green, dark yellow and brilliant orange and these colours mean the fruits and vegetables are rich in disease-fighting chemicals. The more colourful the fruit, the better it is for your health.