The Soya Story
Soya Recipes
Edamame Pea and Mint Soup
Serves 4-6 | 30 minutes
A gorgeous, bright green soup. Rich in protein, iron and easy to make. Fantastic as a starter or a hearty lunch with a wholemeal roll
- 225g/8oz leeks
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion or half a large onion, roughly chopped
- 225g/8oz potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1.2L/2 pints light vegetable stock OR the same amount of hot water with 4 tsp vegan bouillon powder added
- 100g/generous 3oz edamame beans, sold in freezer compartments of large supermarkets or health food shops
- 125g/generous 4oz peas, fresh or frozen
- One good handful/10g fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped. Set aside a couple of sprigs for garnish
- 3 tbsp soya milk
- Black pepper
- Salt if necessary
- Prepare the leeks: top and tail, chop roughly then soak in cold water for a few minutes to loosen dirt and grit. Rinse and agitate thoroughly in running water then drain.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté (gently fry) the onion and leeks until the onion is soft.
- Add the potatoes and sauté for a few seconds to coat in oil then add the stock.
- Add the edamame, peas and mint. Bring the mixture to the boil and turn down to simmer for 20 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before the end, add the soya milk.
- Blend the soup until smooth. Serve with the sprig of mint.
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The Soya Story - Contents
Resources:
The Soya Story
Read the online version of our guide to soya
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 The Safety of Soya
Read our fully-referenced soya fact sheet
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 Soya-Based Infant Formula
A safe alternative to cow's milk formula
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 The Soya Saga
Should we be running scared or welcoming this little bean into our hearts and stew pots?
Read this article on soya from VeggieHealth issue 4
Myth-Busting
The VVF examines the soya scare-mongering stories and investigates what, if any, scientific basis there is behind them
Soya and the Environment
Soya farming is devastating the Amazon, but where does all the soya go? It's not for human consumption…
FAQs
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Soya research
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