2 tbsp. butter
4 tsp. flour
2 c. milk, may use part half and half
1 c. strained or fresh sieved peas
2 cubes chicken flavor bouillon, dissolved in
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped chives and sour cream garnish

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Mix in flour until smooth. Pour in milk all at once and stir vigorously over medium heat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add peas and beat with rotary beater until blended. Stir in bouillon water and seasonings. Continue stirring constantly over moderate heat until piping hot. Serve with chopped chives or dollop of sour cream, as desired.