Green Pea Soup With Mint Pistou - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small leek, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups frozen peas
2 cups vegetable stock
None None FOR THE MINT PISTOU
2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, quartered
1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Cook leek and garlic until soft. Add potatoes, peas, stock and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 10 mins, or until potatoes are tender. Cool for 15 mins.
Meanwhile, for the mint pistou, blend or process all ingredients until smooth.
Blend or process soup, in batches, until smooth. Return soup to pan; simmer until heated through. Serve bowls of soup topped with mint pistou.