Pea Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups fresh peas
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk or 1 cup cream

Recipe

• 1 bring the potatoes, water, and salt to a boil, turn down and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• 2 melt the butter in a soup pot.
• 3 add the onions, celery, and garlic. saute for about 5 minutes.
• 4 add the peas, pepper, and the potatoes with the water. add more water if necessary to cover the vegetables. bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer until the peas are tender.
• 5 put the soup into a blender or food processor and puree.
• 6 return the soup to the soup pot and add the milk or cream.
• 7 adjust the seasonings.
• 8 reheat before serving.