Pea and Mint Soup

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A novel soup recipe, Pea and mint soup is a vegetable soup with a difference. The pea and mint combination is unusual but in the soup tastes great. A perfect winter soup recipe.

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Pea and Mint Soup recipe - How to make Pea and Mint Soup

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Preparation Time: 10 to 15min. Cooking Time: 10 min. Total Time: 25 mins 4

Ingredients

25 gms. butter
1 chopped onion
225 gms diced potaoes
450 gms frozen or fresh peas
6 ml. water
10 sprigs of fresh mint
salt and freshly crushed black pepper to taste
castor sugar and fresh cream (optional)

Method

1. melt the butter in large saucepan, add onions and fry gently for 5 minutes.
2. add the potatoes and stir well. cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.
3. stir in peas, water and half the mint. cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. puree, then sieve. season with salt, pepper and a bit of castor sugar.
5. can be served hot or cold. swirl a little cream on each portion, if you like.