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: wash and sort peas. put peas, boullon cubes, onion garlic oregano,ham and bay leaf to boil. reduce heat and simmer for about 1-1/2 hrs. give a stir every now and then. remove ham from soup and remove all the meat from the bone. cut meat into bite size pieces and return it back to the soup. add carrots and celery. cook 1-1/2 to 2 hrs more till you get desired thickness.