Pea & Fresh Mint Soup

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

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Soften the onion in the melted butter but do not allow to brown.

2. 2

   Stir in the flour and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the chicken stock gradually, stirring after each addition.

3. 3

   Add the peas and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

4. 4

   Liquidise and season to taste with salt and the peppers. Add the mint to taste.

5. 5

   --- Suggestions for plating ---

6. 6

   Pea soup with fresh mint – drizzle with fresh cream and garnish with micro greens