Quick Pea Soup

Name: Quick Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 (16 ) bag frozen peas, thawed (3 cups; 1 dash white pepper; 12 cup low-fat milk; 1 dash nutmeg

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons margarine
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups vegetable stock
1 (16 ) bag frozen peas, thawed (3 cups
1 dash white pepper
12 cup low-fat milk
1 dash nutmeg

Directions

1

GARNISH: Herbed garlic Croutons, 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley and 2 T lemon peel, or grated Parmesan cheese, optional.
2

In a Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, melt margarine.
3

Add celery, garlic, and onion.
4

Saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
5

Add vegetable stock, peas, and white pepper.
6

Over med heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
7

Transfer mixture to bowl of food processor.
8

Cool slightly.
9

Puree.
10

Return mixture to pan; add milk and nutmeg.
11

Heat through, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
12

Top each serving with garnish if desired.
13

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