Chilled pea and chorizo soup

500ml (17fl oz) hot chicken stock, made up with water from the kettle

450g (1lb) frozen peas

1 shallot, finely chopped

¼ small red chilli, finely chopped

Zest and juice of ½ lemon

Few dashes Worcestershire sauce

Large handful curly parsley

100ml (3½fl oz) double cream

75g (3oz) chorizo, diced

Keep your cool with this delicious soup starter

In short	Preparation time: 15 mins Serves: Party Course: Soups, starters & snacks
Nutrition (per portion)	105 calories 8g fat (4g saturates) 5g carbs (2g total sugars)

Method

Pour the hot stock over the peas and leave for 5min. Empty into a blender and add the shallot, chilli, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Season. Blend until smooth, then chill for at least 2hr.

Mix together the cream and lemon zest and season to taste. Cover and chill.

Divide soup among 10 cups (it doesn't matter if they're mismatched), garnish each with a drizzle of lemon cream, then top with chorizo pieces and a grinding of black pepper. Serve immediately.

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