Pea, Mint & Apple Soup

There are some Winter days that demand comfort food and then there are days when I crave something lighter and wholly more virtuous. Whether it be because of over indulgence of the alcoholic nature or otherwise, this soup is a proper kick starter. The necessary slap around the face to break through any brain mist. Pea and Mint you already know is awesome, but the addition of apple is surprisingly goo-ood! Ya could also add a brick or two or frozen spinach if you have some to amp up the green. 

Ingredients for 2

1 cup of frozen peas
1 small sweet Apple, cored & sliced
Half a small bunch of fresh Mint
Salt & Pepper
Freshly boiled Water
Dribbles of Single cream, a few small Mint leaves and a few mustard cress sprigs to serve.

Method

Put the peas in the blender cup and cover in freshly boiled water and allow to sit and defrost whilst you cook the apples.
Put the sliced apple in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of water and cook over a medium heat until soft. Add to the blender cup, chuck the mint in on top, season and blend until smooth (add a little more water if you need to).
Pour back into the saucepan to warm through over a gentle heat.
Serve with some dribbles of cream, little mint leaves & mustard cress.