Raw Cream of Pea Soup
Recently I had the pleasure of browsing through Tanya Alekseeva's Festive - The Best Raw Food Christmas Recipes ebook. Now, obviously it's January and the holidays are over, BUT the recipe in this ebook can be enjoyed any time of the year for special occasions, and even some on a regular basis. For example, I made Tanya's delicious raw Cream of Pea Soup. I don't often eat peas but the recipe really jumped out at me. It looked so green and creamy, and refreshing. Let me tell you… it was better than I hoped it would be! The flavour of the peas shines through and the soup is creamy and comforting which is perfect for these chilly winter days.
The book is filled with such beautiful photos of each recipe that you will want to run to the kitchen and get creating!
Some of the fantastic recipes include: nut nog, kombucha mimosa (perfect alcohol free alternative for any occasion), stuffed peppers, mango boats, mini pizzas, nut loaf with gravy, mince pies, cinnamon cookies, very berry trifles, chocolate fudge, and more!
I've been granted permission to share this gorgeous creamy pea soup with you here. I'm certain you'll love it just as much as I do.
Raw Cream of Pea Soup
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fresh peas
1/3 cup cashew cream
1 celery stalk chopped
5 pitted dates
1/2 avocado
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
small handful parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
optional: peas, black pepper, and parsley to garnish
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Garnish and serve immediately.
Tip: keep in the fridge. Stir in some boiling water before serving.
