Fast and Easy Pea Soup

Submitted by KittenWhizkers

"This is my simple modified version of pea soup. I modified the recipe to be vegetarian friendly by adding vegetable broth instead of chicken."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 Cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons dried onion
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 cups water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 lb frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Melt butter or margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add dried onions and cook for about 1 minute( do not burn).
2. Add water, and dill weed to pot. Bring liquid to a boil and add the bouillon cubes, stirring until cubes are completely dissolved.
3. Add frozen peas and bring back to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until peas are cooked. Remove pot from heat and set aside to cool for about 3 minutes.
4. Take pea mixture and put into a blender and puree until smooth. Add cream cheese and continue to blend until mixed in completely. Salt and pepper to taste then serve.