Ingredients
750 g (1 1/2 lb) frozen peas
4 spring onions (scallions)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 1⁄2 tablespoon pesto
Preparation
Fill an electric kettle with water and bring to a boil.
Pour 4 cups (1 litre) of the boiling water into a large saucepan and add the peas.
Trim and discard the spring onion roots and tops, then add the spring onions to the pan.
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.Remove and discard the spring onions.
Reserve about 1 cup (150 g) of the peas.Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of the pesto to the remaining mixture.
Using a hand-held stick blender, purée until smooth.
Stir in the reserved peas, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and briefly reheat.Ladle into serving bowls, top with the remaining pesto and serve.
Top with shaved parmesan or pecorino cheese or fresh basil leaves.
