Women Cooking Recipes

1 lb. fresh peas, shelled
OR 10 oz. pkg. frozen green peas
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 tsp. thyme Pinch of sugar
2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Nutmeg, freshly grated to garnish Shredded carrot, to garnish

1. Place peas, green onion, thyme, sugar and broth in medium saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

3. Let mixture cool slightly. Puree, in batches, in food processor or blender.

4. Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper.

5. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

6. Garnish servings with freshly grated nutmeg and shredded carrot.

Serves 8 (1/2 cup) servings; 70 calories, 1 g. fat, 4 g. protein, 10 g. carbohydrates, 270 mg. sodium, 5 mg. cholesterol per serving.