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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy	Dutch	Soups, Vegetables	5	Servings

INGREDIENTS

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

INSTRUCTIONS

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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