Ingredients
- 2 celery
- 2 garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 nbsp
- 1 croutons
- 1 parmesan cheese
- 475 ml vegetable stock
- 120 ml milk
- 28 gr butter
- 12 gr lemon peel
- 7 gr parsley
- 1 gr pepper
- 1 gr nutmeg
In a dutch oven or 4-5 quart saucepan, melt margarine. Add celery, garlic, and onion. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock, peas, and white pepper. Over medium 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.
