Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the chopped onion and cook very gently stirring occasionally for about 10 mins until soft but not colored.
2. 2
   Sprinkle in the flour and stir for a further 1-2 mins then add the peas, stock, sugar and mint sprigs.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently stirring occasionally for about 5 mins or until the peas are soft.
4. 4
   Do not simmer any longer than this or the peas will lose their fresh green color.
5. 5
   Remove the mint sprigs and discard.
6. 6
   Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
7. 7
   Return the soup to the rinsed out pan, reheat and add salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8
   Serve hot garnished with the shredded mint.