Pea Soup - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Bring the potatoes, water, and salt to a boil, turn down and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Melt the butter in a soup pot.
Add the onions, celery, and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes.
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.
Put the soup into a blender or food processor and puree.
Return the soup to the soup pot and add the milk or cream.
Adjust the seasonings.
Reheat before serving.