Pea & Fresh Mint Soup
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20-30
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dish Type; easy; Light meals; Main Ingredient; Meals and Courses; Soups; Starters; Vegetables
Description
Simple, delectable and fresh. Be sure to give this one a try!
Ingredients
40 g butter
2 medium onions, peeled and diced
2 T (30 ml) flour
500 g frozen peas
1.5 litres chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black and white pepper, to taste
a couple of sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Soften the onion in the melted butter but do not allow to brown.
Stir in the flour and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the chicken stock gradually, stirring after each addition.
Add the peas and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Liquidise and season to taste with salt and the peppers. Add the mint to taste.
Suggestions for plating
Pea soup with fresh mint – drizzle with fresh cream and garnish with micro greens
