Pea Soup

• 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

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.

potatoes, water, salt, butter, onion, celery, garlic, fresh peas, white pepper, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pea-soup-125178 (may not work)