Portuguese green pea soup

Ingredients

• 650 g frozen peas
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 litre water or vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Optional mint
• Salt and pepper

Step-by-step method

1. Soften chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
2. Add diced potatoes and warm stock; simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add peas and cook 6–8 minutes longer until tender.
4. Blend until smooth and adjust consistency with stock or water.
5. Season and add chopped mint just before serving if desired.