Cream Of Pea Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 can peas -- (15 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 cups water
1 can evaporated milk -- (12 ounces)
4 slices bacon strips -- cooked and crumbled
 

Preparation:

Drain peas, reserving 1/3 cup of liquid. Place peas and liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Set aside. In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, pepper and sage un- til smooth. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk and pureed peas; heat through. Garnish with bacon.

 

Nutritional Information:

1147 Calories (kcal); 78g Total Fat; (60% calories from fat); 37g Protein; 76g Carbohydrate; 220mg Cholesterol; 2228mg Sodium