Winter Pea and Mint Soup

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Ingredients 

  • 1 medium onion. peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • 250g frozen peas
  • Small bunch of fresh mint, chopped
  • 200ml whole milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Put the chopped onions into a large pan with the potato. Add vegetable stock.
  • Bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potato is soft.
  • Add the peas to the soup mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir the chopped mint into the soup, cool slightly then pour into a food processor(or use a hand blender) and whizz until smooth.
  • Return to the pan, add the milk and bring back to a simmer. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread if you wish.