PLANTATION SOUP

Plantation Soup image

Provided by ElaineAnn

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 2/3 cups instant potato flakes
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
fresh ground black pepper, for garnish

Steps:

Sauté carrots, celery and onions in butter until tender. Add chicken broth.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in potato buds and milk. Add lemon, half-and-half, and peas.
Heat through; garnish with chives and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 556.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 7.9