Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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                     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