Minted kumara soup

This is delicious - double the recipe and freeze some for later!

2 small kumara (400g), peeled and diced
1 tbps oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 rashers lean bacon, finely diced
3 cups water
1 cup milk
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, bacon and kumara. Saute 4-5 minutes or until the bacon is browned and the onion is transparent. Add the water and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until the kumara is softened. Mash with a potato masher to break up the kumara pieces. Add the milk and mint. Gently reheat until warmed through.

Serves 4-5.