Split Green Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried split green peas
• 1 small onion
• 1 medium-sized carrot
• 1 green celery stalk
• 1 leek
• 2 oz lean streaky bacon rashers
• 1 bouquet garni
• 2 pints chicken stock
• 1 oz fresh chervil or watercress leaves
• 3 1/2 floz creme fraiche or double cream
• 1 oz unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• salt and pepper