Potage Saint-Germain (Creamy Green Pea Soup) Recipe

Name: Potage Saint-Germain (Creamy Green Pea Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 -3 shallots, finely minced; 2 cups fresh stock; 3 cups shelled fresh green peas or 3 cups frozen peas; 3 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional); salt; fresh ground black pepper; Garnish; crouton; fresh minced chervil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 shallots, finely minced
2 cups fresh stock
3 cups shelled fresh green peas or 3 cups frozen peas
3 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
Garnish
crouton
fresh minced chervil

1
NOTE: if using frozen peas, thaw first.
2
In a heavy soup pot, melt the butter but do not burn. Add the shallots and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add 2 cups stock or water and the green peas, season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and simmer the soup for approximately 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
When the peas are tender, transfer the soup to a large bowl and using a hand held immersion blender process the soup until very smooth.
6
Strain the soup back into the soup pot, stir in the heavy cream (if using), and heat through WITHOUT boiling.
7
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with homemade croutons and fresh chervil garnished on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 -3 shallots, finely minced, 2 cups fresh stock, 3 cups shelled fresh green peas or 3 cups frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Potage Saint-Germain (Creamy Green Pea Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potage Saint-Germain (Creamy Green Pea Soup)

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