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.