Fresh Pea Soup Recipe
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Fresh Pea Soup

By: Lizz C.  
"This soup is known in France as Potage Saint-Germain, a name that comes from a suburb of Paris where peas used to be cultivated in market gardens. If fresh peas are not available, use frozen peas, but thaw and rinse them before use. Croutons make an excellent garnish!"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
17 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups fresh shelled green peas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
  2. Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Julia 
One word: exquisite. I made this recipe to serve 12, and the only changes I made were to use... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by E 
Really liked this! I made a few alterations: Sauteed a clove of garlic in a bit of olive oil,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by hgrether 
This was fantastic! I made a few small changes. I used frozen peas instead of fresh,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by Mairose 
this was great! I changed a few things about it though: used a regular onion, chopped up and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by RADHIKA GHATAGE 
I added 3-4 spinach leaves for color and half a potato cubed for thickness MORE
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Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by alisonbydesign 
Served this at a French themed dinner club gathering of 12 people. Added garlic, fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by Fabienne 
I followed the recipe but use frozen peas, half and half, and vegetable broth (made from... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by dolores773 
I wasn't wowed by the taste, it was just OK. I used boullion garlic powder and doubled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by unix_girl 
good flavor and texture. mine didn't turn out 'velvety', but maybe my strainer isn't fine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by Dorothy 
I didn't have enough peas so I added broccoli, used low sodium chicken broth, green onions,... MORE

 
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