Minted kumara soup

Double the recipe and freeze some for another meal.

Cooking directions

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
• Add the onion, bacon and kumara.
• Cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes until the bacon is brown and the onion is transparent.
• Add the water and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until the kumara is soft.
• Mash with a potato masher or fork to break up the kumara.
• Add the milk and mint.
• Gently reheat until hot.
• Serve with wholegrain rolls or toasties.

Thanks to vegetables.co.nz for this recipe.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 rashers lean bacon, finely chopped

2 small kumara, peeled and diced

3 cups water

1 cup trim milk

2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped