Trainspotting

Now, I know what you're thinking: pea soup? Isn't that that harsh stuff that comes from dried spli peas?

The answer is yes, and know. Split peas are typically the biter and firm pidgeon pea, and which lacks the green peas sweetness and colour. Now, a blended pea soup incorporating the common snow pea would be something else, and perfectly easy, right?

Green Pea Soup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 8 minutes

Serving Size: 3-4

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter

1 bunch scallions, sliced

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 cups chicken stock

1 lb frozen peas

1 head lettuce, shredded

1 tsp sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Cooking:

In a medium pot, melt butter in a pan and use to soften garlic and scallions. Add stock, peas, lettuce, sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer for five minutes. Cool, and then put throuh a blender.

This can be served hot or cold. If served hot, garnish with cream or sour cream. If cold, garnish with fresh mint.