Quick Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Quick Pea Soup

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoon Margarine
Cloves Garlic -- minced
2 cup Vegetable stock
1 dash White Pepper
1 dash Nutmeg
Stalks Celery -- finely chopped
Med Onion -- chopped (1/2 cup)
16 ounce Bag frzn Peas -- thawed (3 cups
1/2 cup Low-fat Milk

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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