Quick Pea Soup

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Classifications: Soups and Stews

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1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed

1 1/4 cups milk, divided

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions: Place the peas and 1/4 cup of milk in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into a saucepan; add salt if desired, pepper and remaining milk. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through.

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Background: Note: DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One 1-cup serving (prepared with skim milk and without salt) equals 1 starch, 1 skim milk; also, 137 calories, 200 mg sodium, 3 mg cholesterol, 22 gm carbohydrate, 11 gm protein, 1 gm fat.

Serves: 2

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