Green Pea and Potato Soup

Submitted by Chrissyo

"I saw this soup on a cooking show a long time ago and I have fiddled with the ingredients until I got a flavour I liked. If you like a thicker soup, use a cup less of water."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into quarters
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic, cook, stirring until the onion is soft.
2. Pour the chicken stock into the saucepan with the onion and garlic and bring to the boil.
3. Add the potatoes, boil uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the peas, bring to the boil and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the chopped potatoes are tender.
5. Blend potato and pea mixture in batches until smooth.
6. Serve soup with sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[Ultracube]

This is slightly bland as written, but tastes like a fantastic base for experimenting with with herbs and spices to perk it up - I look forward to experimenting!

 

[JustJanS]

This is a good, instant soup (no making stock first) I made it, tasted it, rated it, THEN added My variations. I added a big pinch of dried mint, and 3 slices of cooked crumbled bacon. The colour of this soup is very vivid lime green, and the parmesan really finishes it off well.