Pea Soup

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the chopped onion and cook very gently stirring occasionally for about 10 mins until soft but not colored.

2. 2

   Sprinkle in the flour and stir for a further 1-2 mins then add the peas, stock, sugar and mint sprigs.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently stirring occasionally for about 5 mins or until the peas are soft.

4. 4

   Do not simmer any longer than this or the peas will lose their fresh green color.

5. 5

   Remove the mint sprigs and discard.

6. 6

   Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.

7. 7

   Return the soup to the rinsed out pan, reheat and add salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot garnished with the shredded mint.

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