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Quick Pea Soup

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Margarine
Stalks Celery - chopped
Cloves Garlic - minced
1/2 Cup Med Onion - chopped
2 Cups Vegetable stock
16 Ounces Frozen Peas
1 Dash White Pepper
1/2 Cup Low-fat Milk
1 Dash 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. Sauté 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.