Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Add a little olive oil to a large pot. Over medium heat, add one chopped brown onion and two cloves of crushed garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are nice and softened.

2. 2.Add Potatoes and Stock

   Add 1 kg of washed, peeled, and chopped potatoes to the pot. Give them a good stir so they get nicely coated with the onion, garlic, and oil. Next, add 1 liter (4 cups) of chicken stock and 2 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3.Simmer Potatoes

   Give the mixture a nice stir. Increase the temperature to medium-high, put the lid on, and allow this to come to a boil. Once the soup is boiling, allow it to simmer with the lid slightly off for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are nice and tender.

4. 4.Add Peas and Simmer

   Add 2 cups of frozen peas to the pot. Stir them through and allow them to simmer for a couple of minutes.

5. 5.Blend the Soup

   Blend the soup until it's nice and smooth. You can blend it in batches by allowing it to cool slightly and transferring it to a regular blender, or use a stick blender directly in the pot.

6. 6.Prepare Bacon Garnish

   Before serving, fry up a couple of slices of diced short-cut bacon in a frypan by itself (no need to add oil) until the bacon is nice, brown, and crisp.

7. 7.Serve

   Serve the hot soup in a mug or bowl, scattering the beautiful diced bacon over the top. Enjoy this beautiful winter warmer!