Rocket Soup with Parmesan

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons quality olive oil
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 250 g (8 oz) potato, diced
 * 175 g (6 oz) rocket, chopped
 * 1. 2 liters (2 pints) vegetable stock
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
 * 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed chilies (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
 * 2) Add the potato and stir until coated in oil.
 * 3) Add the rocket, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
 * 4) Heat the stock and add to the rocket mixture. Season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 5) Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan, and dried chilies if desired. Garnish with rocket leaves to serve.