Minted Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 5-6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ½ cup milk
• 1 lemon, cut into thin slices (optional)

Method 

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan.  Chop onion and garlic and add to the pan and sauté lightly.
2. Add green peas, salt, pepper powder and 1½ cups vegetable stock and cook till peas are soft.
3. Strain and reserve the stock.  Cool the peas and put into a mixer jar.
4. Add mint leaves and remaining cold stock and grind to a smooth puree.
5. Pour the puree into the pan, add the strained stock and mix well and heat.
6. Add milk and mix. Cook till it comes to a boil.
7. Pour into individual bowls and serve hot. If you want you can serve the soup with a slice of lemon.

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