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          • Ingredients

            1 medium onion, chopped
            1 tablespoon olive oil
            2 pints of vegetable stock (I used Kallo Organic Stock cubes)
            1 pint jug full of frozen peas
            1 large handful of pea shoots
            A generous handful of fresh mint leaves
            Ground black pepper to season

          • Serves

            5-6

          • Cooking Time

            5 minutes preparation, 20 minutes cooking

          • Difficulty

            Easy

          • Nutritional Info

            Peas are packed with Vitamins C and K, and also provide protein and fibre. Mint is a great digestive aid and can help support bowl spasms.

        • Very Green Pea and Mint Soup

          Pea and mint soup & peashoots

          1. Chop the onion whilst warming the oil in a pan.

          2. Gently fry the onion over a low to medium heat for c 10 minutes; stirring occasionally to prevent from burning.

          3. Add the stock and bring to the boil.

          4. Pour in the frozen pea and boil for 3-4 minutes until the peas are cooked (but not soggy).

          5. Add in a large handful each of pea shoots and fresh mint leaves.

          6. Blend until smooth.

          7. Return to the heat and season with black pepper to taste.

          8. Serve and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

          Pea and mint soup ingredients