Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: garnish: herbed garlic croutons, 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley and 2 t lemon peel, or grated parmesan cheese, optional. in a dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, melt margarine. add celery, garlic, and onion. saute until softened, about 5 minutes. add vegetable stock, peas, and white pepper. over med heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. transfer mixture to bowl of food processor. cool slightly. puree. return mixture to pan; add milk and nutmeg. heat through, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. top each serving with garnish if desired. variation: stir in 1 carrot, steamed and sliced, additional whole peas, or sauteeed and sliced mushrooms.

Target recipe: steep peas in water overnight. rinse. fry the onion and the bacon in a pan until onions are soft. add the peas and the vegetable stock. simmer gently for about an hour, until the soup has started to thicken and the peas start to break up. season. serve hot.