StGermain 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 ( serving 6)

2No.                                       onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (30 ml)            butter
5 cups (1.25 litres)                 chicken broth
1No.                                       potato, peeled and cubed
4 cups (1 litre)                       frozen green peas
2 cups (500 ml)                     green lettuce
1/2 cup (125 ml) 15%           cooking cream
Croutons and fresh chervil
Salt and pepper

Preparation

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