Mint Split Pea Soup Recipe

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 small Onion (chopped)
• 1½ cups Split Peas
• 6 cups Chicken Stock
• ¼ cup Cornstarch
• ¼ cup Water
• 1 tbsp Mint
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (optional)
• Croutons (optional)

• Place a saucepan over medium fire and melt butter.
• Add onion and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add split peas and chicken stock. Boil the mixture.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Mix together cornstarch and water.
• Add the cornstarch mix to the soup and boil it again.
• Lower heat and add mint. Stir well.
• Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add heavy cream and garnish with croutons.
• Serve hot.