Green Pea Soup

1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup peas
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh basil or mint, chopped
1 tablespoon heavy cream
black pepper

1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a sauce pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the garlic and peas.
2. Cook the peas until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the basil or mint and season with black pepper.
3. Use a hand blender or otherwise to puree the soup to a smooth consistency.
4. Stir in heavy cream to serve.

Makes 1 serving