Pea Soup Saint-Germain
Fresh pea soup.
A traditional French soup that combines fresh peas and lettuce with leeks or shallots to make a thick creamy soup. The name comes from the Comte de Saint-Germain, who was a minister under King Louis XVI.
Ingredients
Before you start
A blender or food processor will be very useful to purée the soup.
Method
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Make the croutons.
- Prepare the vegetables : wash the leeks well, then chop them finely. Wash the lettuce, then chop it coarsely. Coarsely chop the mint.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over moderately low heat, then add the leeks and sauté 2-3 min, with stirring, until they are softened. Pour in the broth and water, then bring to a boil. Add the peas and lettuce, then simmer, partially covered (to reduce discoloration), 7-8 min, or until the peas are tender.
- Stir in the mint, then purée the soup in a blender or food processor. Return the soup to the pan, season it with salt and pepper, then reheat it 2-3 min until it is hot.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream until it is thickened slightly but still pourable. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle the cream on each serving, garnish with croutons, and serve.
Remarks
The soup keeps up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (300g)
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Amount % Daily Value |
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Calories 240 |
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Fat 8 g 13 % |
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Saturated
1.9 g 10 % |
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Cholesterol 0 mg |
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Sodium 610 mg 26 % |
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Carbohydrate 35 g 12 % |
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Fibre 7 g 30 % |
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Sugars 13 g |
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Protein 9 g |
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Vitamin A 61 % |
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Vitamin C 36 % |
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Calcium 8 % |
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Iron 28 % |
Servings of Canada's Food Guide
1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
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Vegetables and Fruits : | 2 ½ | servings |
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Grain Products : | 1 | serving |
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Milk and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
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Meat and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
Claims
This recipe is :- Free :
- Added Sugar, Trans Fat
- Low :
- Cholesterol, Saturated Fat
- Source of :
- Calcium, Copper, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E
- Good source of :
- Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Zinc
- Excellent source of :
- Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Starches | 1 ½ |
| Vegetables | 1 |
| Fats | 1 |
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Members' Reviews
Davia
2010-04-30T06:56:25+00:00 april 30, 2010 | I would make this recipe againAll the household loved it, including our 2.5 year ols daughter!
ldeclou
2010-02-25T17:01:21+00:00 february 25, 2010Soup too bland, had to add more spices and add-ins to make it tasty.
jonie
2009-12-15T16:28:27+00:00 december 15, 2009I enjoyed it, but husband and 2 1/2 year old gave it a thumbs down. I found it tastier when I added a no salt spice. Also used sour cream instead of cream.
sbasham
2009-07-21T20:08:35+00:00 july 21, 2009 | I would make this recipe againFantastic soup! I never would have thought these ingredients together would have made such a delicious soup. We've made it several times over the summer.
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july 21, 2009 | I would make this recipe againFantastic soup! I never would have thought these ingredients together would have made such a delicious soup. We've made it several times over the summer.
Davia
april 30, 2010 | I would make this recipe againAll the household loved it, including our 2.5 year ols daughter!
ldeclou
february 25, 2010Soup too bland, had to add more spices and add-ins to make it tasty.
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