Pea Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 3 cups baby peas, frozen
• 2 cups beef stock, salt reduced, heated
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 slices short cut bacon, all rind and fat removed
• Sprinkle of thyme
• S & P to taste

Method

1. 1In a large pot heat sauté onion and bacon over med heat for 5-10 mins. Add the garlic and stir for 1 min.
2. 2Add peas, carrots, potato, bay leaves, then sprinkle a little thyme. Add heated stock and water and bring to the boil. Season with S & P.
3. 3Simmer for 20-25 mins until potatoes and carrots have softened.
4. 4When ready, blitz with a hand blender or food processor.
5. 5Serve immediately.