Pea & Asparagus Soup

Pea & Asparagus Soup

1 bunch asparagus (or two bunches of asparagus ends) minus the white part, sliced
hand full of frozen peas
1 small potato, diced
1 pint mushroom or vegetable stock
1 small onion, diced
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chives, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Heat the oil in a pan then add the onion. Cook until translucent.

Add the asparagus, potato and stock to the pan and bring to the boil before turning down to a simmer. Alow to simmer until the potatoes are cooked through then add the peas and chives.

Use a blender to blitz the soup until smooth, add more water if too thick, then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with warm crusty rolls.