Pea Soup (LOW GI)

Ingredients:

1/2 ounce unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped, washed and well drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock
10 ounces shelled or frozen peas
1 round lettuce, washed and chopped up
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Ground black pepper

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Cook leeks with thyme and garlic on low heat.  Cook until soft but not yet brown. Add the stock and bring to a boil.  Add peas and lettuce and continue cooking until the peas are tender.  Be careful not to overcook them or they’ll end up mushy. Stir in the mint and add black pepper to your liking.  Serve with croutons for added flavor.