Parsnip and Pea Rosemary Soup

Method

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add roughly chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves. Fry until soft.
• Add chopped rosemary and fry for 1 minute or so.
• Add parsnips (peeled and cut into 1cm thick slices).
• Add vegetable stock. Bring to boil, then cook covered under medium heat for 15-20 mins until parsnips are soft.
• When the parsnips are soft, add 2/3 frozen peas and cook for 8 mins until peas are cooked.
• Puree the vegetables with a liquidiser until the soup is smooth. Add more water or stock to desired consistency. Season to taste.
• Add a 1/3 of frozen peas left. Bring back to the boil and cook for another 8 mins under medium heat until peas are cooked.
• Serve with a slice of chunky bread.