This is one of our absolute favourite soups at Lismore. Gorgeously green, filled with nutrition and an absolute cinch to make. Enjoy with some Guinness and Treacle Bread for the perfect celebratory Paddy's day lunch!
Pea & Mint Soup
Ingredients
1 onion diced
1 tbsp butter (you can use oil if you would prefer)
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
½ red chili finely chopped
500g frozen petits pois
800ml chicken or vegetable stock
1 handful of fresh mint leaves
Method
Sweat the onions in the butter for 10 minutes adding the garlic and the chili for the last 2 minutes
Add the stock and bring to the boil
Add the peas along with a little salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes
Pop the mint leaves and the soup mix into your blender and zizz for several minutes (do this in batches if your blender is small)
Check seasoning and then serve with a dollop of creme fraiche, Enjoy!