Pea and sherry soup with chorizo oil and croûtons

1.For chorizo oil and croûtons, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add chorizo and garlic and sauté until chorizo is golden (2-3 minutes), then transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add torn bread to pan and sauté until golden and crisp (4-5 minutes), season to taste, then return chorizo to pan, stir to combine and keep warm.

2.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Add chicken stock and sherry, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add peas, simmer until just tender (2-3 minutes), remove from heat, then add mint and process with a hand-held blender until smooth. Add vinegar, season to taste and divide among shallow bowls. Spoon over chorizo oil and croûtons, and serve hot.