Mashed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups chicken stock
3 lbs green peas, shelled
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/8 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon saffron

Preparation

Bring chicken stock to a boil.
Add all other ingredients.
Cover and cook over a medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until the peas are soft.
Mash pea mixture or puree them in a blender.
Return the puree to a pot and simmer to rewarm.
Serve in soup bowls.
Garnish with a sprig of parsley or a twist of black pepper is desired.