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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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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 |
1/2 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. |
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