CREAM OF PEA SOUP

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Field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah suggests, "This creamy soup is nice for supper on a chilly night. It's so simple to make with canned peas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) peas
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Drain peas, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place peas and liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, pepper and sage until blended. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in milk and pureed peas; heat through. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.