Fresh Pea Soup Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Fresh Pea Soup Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 17 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fresh Pea Soup Recipe

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

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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

Fresh Pea Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 195.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 5.7g 23%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 10.3g 16%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1334.9IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 45.6mg 76%

Folate: 79.8mcg 20%

Calcium: 49mg 5%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 43.2mg 15%

Potassium: 360.1mg 10%

Sodium: 202.5mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 93.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.