Quick Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

QUICK PEA SOUP

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

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

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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