Easy pea and mint soup
This tasty pea and mint soup is ready in minutes and makes a wonderful summer lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- ½ pt vegetable stock
- handful fresh mint
- handful fresh peas
- drizzle cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, to soften.
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Add the mint and peas. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a liquidiser and blend until smooth.
Return to the pan to warm through and add the cream, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Ladle into soup bowls to serve.
Recipe Tips
Check the stock is gluten-free if required.