*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            CREAM OF PEA SOUP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Soup
                Appetizer

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Butter or margarine
   2       tb           Finely chopped onion
   2       c            Cooked or canned peas
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       t            Sugar
   2       c            Water
   1       c            Light cream or milk
     1/4   ts           Garlic salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper

  1. Place butter and onion in a deep, 2 1/2-quart, heat-resistant,
non-metallic casserole. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or
until onion is tender. Stir mixture occasionally. 2. Add peas, salt, sugar
  and water. Heat, uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven 3 minutes. Puree mixture
in   a blender until smooth. 3. Add light cream and heat, uncovered, in
Microwave Oven 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally.
 4. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat, uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven
1   minute longer or until soup bubbles. 5. Allow soup to stand 2 to 3
minutes   before serving.


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