- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ½ yellow pepper, chopped
- 150ml/¼ pint chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- handful rocket, finely chopped
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan and gently fry the onion until softened but not coloured.
- Add the garlic and fry for one minute.
- Add the pepper and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the rocket and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes, or until the pepper is tender. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- To serve, pour the soup into a serving bowl.