Summer Surprise Green Soup
Prep time: 15-20 minutes, 4-6 servings
• 1 leek, white and tender green parts only, washed and thinly sliced
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbs. coconut oil
• 4 cups mineral vegetable broth
• 16 ounces fresh shell peas
• big handful of fresh basil
• triple pinch of fresh dill
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk (15 ounce can)
Directions
1. Cook leeks and celery in coconut oil until soft, not browned.
2. Bring four cups of vegetable broth to boil and add peas. Cook peas until they start to float, do not overcook the peas.
3. Combine peas with water, leeks, and celery in Vita-mix or other powerful blender.
4. Add coconut milk, basil, dill, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Add a little bit of lemon juice for an extra zing. Serve immediately.
