A Green Peas Soup, without Meat

A Green Peas Soup, without Meat

Info

Rating
Calories
198.0
Protein
10.0
Sodium
638.0
Fat
7.0

Description

This Mary Kettilby recipe produces a classic Potage St. Germain. The name comes from the Paris suburb of St.-Germain-en-Laye, where young peas, a rarity in the early eighteenth century, were sown in boxes for early-spring cultivation. The addition of onions and spinach provide a traditional French touch, making this soup a flavorsome beginning for spring menu.

Ingredients

10 cups fresh or frozen peas or petits pois (small, young green peas), divided
6 cups water, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
2 cloves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 to 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Diced toast for garnish (optional)
Shredded fresh calendula blossoms for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1. Put 8 cups of the peas and 4 cups of the water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the salt, pepper, mace, cloves, thyme, and marjoram, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the peas are very tender.
  2. 2. Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid in the sauceupan. Puree the peas in a food processor or with a food mill. If using a food mill, discard the skins. Press the puree through a sieve into the reserved liquid, stirring to combine thoroughly. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
  3. 3. Combine the remaining 2 cups of peas with the remaining 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the peas are just tender.
  4. 4. While the second batch of peas is cooking, melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the green onions, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and mint and stir together, cooking until the spinach has just wilted. Blend in the flour, and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. 5. Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid, and stir the peas into the warm soup along with the spinach mixture. Heat until it begins to simmer, adding the reserved pea-cooking liquid—a little at a time—if the soup is too thick. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  6. 6. Pour the soup into a tureen, and garnish with diced toast and shredded calendula blossoms, if desired.

Tags

    Soup/Stew Food Processor Leafy Green Herb Vegetable Vegetarian Dinner Mint Spinach Legume Pea Spring Boil Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
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