Quick pea soup

5 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Margarine
2 xes Stalks Celery,finely chopped
2 xes Cloves Garlic, minced
1 x Med Onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups Vegetable stock
16 ounces Bag frzn Peas,thawed (3 cups
1 dash White Pepper
½ cup Low-fat Milk
1 dash Nutmeg

Directions

GARNISH: Herbed garlic Croutons, ¼ c chopped fresh parsley and 2 T lemon peel, or grated Parmesan cheese, optional. In a Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, melt margarine. Add celery, garlic, and onion. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock, peas, and white pepper. Over med heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to bowl of food processor. Cool slightly. Puree. Return mixture to pan; add milk and nutmeg. Heat through, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Top each serving with garnish if desired.

VARIATION: stir in 1 carrot, steamed and sliced, additional whole peas, or sauteeed and sliced mushrooms.

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