Pea, Potato and Arugula Soup
3 1/2 cups frozen peas
8 oz. potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock
3 cups fresh arugula
juice of 1 lemon
Celtic sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a saucepan over med-low heat and add onion, garlic and thyme. Cook until onion is translucent and add potatoes to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in peas, stock and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Place arugula and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and add cooked soup. Process until smooth. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and Celtic salt and black pepper to taste.