Peas are at their seasonal best round about now and if you grow your own why not enjoy them in delicious, refreshing and healthy pea and mint soup.
Ingredients
1 leek
1 onion
teaspoon of butter
1.5litres vegetable stock
450g frozen peas
Small bunch of mint
Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Saute the leek and onion gently in the butter until soft
- Add the vegetable stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes
- Add the peas and mint, bring back to the boil and simmer for 6-7 minutes
- Blend the soup until smooth
- Serve with
- You can also add a couple of teaspoons crème fraîche to taste, just before serving
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