RECIPE | Speedy minted pea soup

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

15ml (1 tbsp) butter

1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped

500g frozen peas

Handful fresh mint, finely chopped, plus extra to serve

1 litre vegetable or chicken stock

Salt and pepper, to taste

125ml (½ cup) fresh cream, plus extra to serve

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a saucepan and fry the spring onions till softened.
2. Add the peas and mint and stir-fry till fragrant.
3. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
4. Remove from the heat and blend with a hand-held electric mixer till smooth.
5. Stir in cream and season to taste. Return to the stove, and heat through.
6. Serve topped with a dollop of extra cream and a sprig of fresh mint.