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I make and eat soup throughout most of the year, except the middle of the summer (I guess it comes from growing up in chilly England!) and this is a favourite soup recipe of mine.. It’s great for lunches and suppers, served with wholemeal bread..

Pea Soup - serves 4

225g (8oz) dried split peas
1.15 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small turnip, chopped
salt & pepper
sprig of mint
1 teaspoon sugar

Soak split peas in water overnight. Drain and place in a large saucepan with the stock, onions, carrot, turnip, mint and salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to the boil and simmer one and a half hours until the peas are soft. Cool, then blend in a liquidiser or push through a sieve until smooth. Add sugar to taste and reheat; serve hot.