Aussie Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak your peas overnight.
2. 2
   Prepare your vegetables,cut them up finely.
3. 3
   Warm an appropriate size stockpot.add two tablespoons vegetable oil.
4. 4
   Add the strained peas and vegetables and fry for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the bones and water,bring to boil,cover tightly.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer for three hours until peas are very tender.
7. 7
   Remove the bones and pass the whole soup through a blender.
8. 8
   Return to the pot,add sugar, mint, salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9
   Mix the flour in a little cold water to thicken.
10. 10
    Serve with a crusty french stick or similar.
11. 11
    Note~If there is meat on the bones,it can be picked off and added to the soup AFTER blending.