Plantation Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6-7
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 2/3 cups instant potato flakes
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
• fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
• fresh ground black pepper, for garnish

Recipe

• sauté carrots, celery and onions in butter until tender. add chicken broth.
• bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in potato buds and milk. add lemon, half-and-half, and peas.
• heat through; garnish with chives and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper if desired.