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Pea And Mint Soup

Tasty, easy soup recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine British
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small potato peeled and chopped
  • 750 g peas fresh or frozen
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 5 sprigs fresh mint leaves -or-
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
  • 4 tablespoons cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the olive oil in a large saucepan
  • Heat and add the onions
  • Cook for a few minutes
  • Add the potatoes
  • Saute for a few minutes and then add the stock, peas and mint
  • Bring back to the boil and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Put into a liquidiser, saving a spoonful or two of the vegetables for texture if liked
  • Whizz up the soup to a liquid and add back to the pan
  • Add back the reserved vegetables.
  • Reheat stirring all the time
  • Serve in bowls, garnished with a swirl of cream and a sprig of mint, if liked
Keyword easy soup recipe