* POTATO, PEA and BACON Soup !

4 rashers bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
400g can peeled tomatoes, crushed
3 cups beef stock
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

PLACE the bacon and onion in a large saucepan over medium -high heat. COOK for 3 minutes or until golden. ADD the potatoes, tomatoes and stock. COVER and cook for 6-7 minutes or until the potato is soft. ADD the peas, cook for another 2 minutes, then stir through the parsley, salt and pepper.

LADLE the soup into bowls and serve with grilled bread. SERVES 2.

Donna Hay.