Smoked trout, horseradish and Peas soup

Smoked Trout, Horseradish and Pea Soup


Ingredients

  • 50g Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 stick of Celery
  • 1 large Cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 Litre Chicken Stock (or Vegetable)
  • 200ml Milk
  • 380gm Peas
  • 2 Tsps of Horseradish or 2 Tbsp prepared from a jar.
  • 400gm Smoked Trout, flaked (or perhaps Smoked Mackerel?)
  • Salt and Pepper to season
  • A little fresh mint chopped in the soup and some whole to garnish
  • A drizzle of Olive Oil to finish

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan and sweat the onion and celery for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the cauliflower and stock. Cover and simmer for a further 20 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, bring back to a simmer and blend.
  4. Add the peas and cook for 5 minutes, then blend again.
  5. Add the horseradish, seasoning and trout to the soup. Bring back to a simmer.
  6. Add the soup to warmed bowls, garnish with mint and drizzle the Olive Oil around.