St-Germain Soup (Fresh Pea Soup)

Name: St-Germain Soup (Fresh Pea Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth; 1 potato, peeled and cubed; 4 cups (600 g) frozen green peas; 2 cups (90 g) lettuce, chopped (such as green leaf, romaine, etc.); 1/2 cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream (optional); Croutons, to taste; Fresh chervil leaves, to taste

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Preparation 10 MIN

Cooking 25 MIN
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Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
1 potato, peeled and cubed
4 cups (600 g) frozen green peas
2 cups (90 g) lettuce, chopped (such as green leaf, romaine, etc.)
1/2 cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream (optional)
Croutons, to taste
Fresh chervil leaves, to taste

Preparation

In a pot, soften the onions in the butter. Add the broth and potato and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the potato is tender.
Add the peas and lettuce and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Strain and add the cream, if desired.
Serve in bowls and garnish with croutons and chervil.