Vegan Pea and Mint Soup

Ingredients:

• 100g vegan butter
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 1kg frozen peas
• 850ml vegetable stock
• a large bunch of fresh mint
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• a dash of vegan crème fraiche/ cream, to serve (optional)

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over high heat. Sauté the onion for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the peas and continue to sauté for a couple more minutes. Pour in the stock and bring it to a boil.
2. Separate the mint leaves from the stalks, reserving the leaves. Put the stalks in the pan and bring it back to a boil. Cover and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the peas become tender.
3. Remove the mint stalks from the pan and stir in the mint leaves. Blitz with a processor and whiz until smooth.
4. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Serve it hot or cold, garnished with a dollop of vegan crème fraiche/cream.