Potato and Split Pea

Ingredients
1 tbsp Olive Oil
175g/6oz Onion, chopped
150g/+5oz dried green or yellow Split Peas, presoaked
1kg/2.2lb Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1L/35fl.oz. Vegetable Stock
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and sauté gently for about 5 minutes until soft and transparent.

2. Add the split peas, potatoes, and stock, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Allow the soup to cool a little then transfer to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

4. Return to the rinsed out pan and heat through, adjusting the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with croutons.