Quick Pea Soup

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Title: Quick Pea Soup
Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetables
Yield: 5 servings

2 tb Margarine 16 oz Bag frzn Peas,thawed
(3 cups
2 x Stalks Celery,finely chopped 1 ds White Pepper
2 x Cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 c Low-fat Milk
1 x Med Onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 ds Nutmeg
2 c Vegetable stock

GARNISH: Herbed garlic Croutons, 1/4 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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