Quick Pea Soup

1 (16 ounce) can green peas
1 cup light cream or half-and-half
1/2 small onion
1 carrot
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Heat peas and cream together. Empty into blender. Add onion, carrot, butter or margarine, and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour back into saucepan and heat thoroughly.

Makes 3 to 4 servings.