Pea Soup

This is a nice creamy soup that's very easy to make. I made it up by putting together several recipes I found on the internet.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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 white pepper
• 1  cup milk or 1  cup  cream

Directions

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, white 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.