Best Potage Saint Germain Gerhard Recipes
POTAGE SAINT-GERMAIN
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Food Processor Leafy Green Bake Mint Leek Pea Gourmet
Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the croutons:
- In a bowl drizzle the bread cubes with the butter, tossing them to coat them well, and in a shallow baking dish bake them in a preheated 350°F. oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the croutons are golden and crisp. Season the croutons with salt. The croutons may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container.
- Make the soup:
- In a large saucepan cook the leeks in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, add the broth and 2 cups water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the peas and the lettuce and simmer the mixture, covered partially, for 10 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Stir in the mint and in a blender or food processor purée the soup in batches. The soup may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Return the soup to the pan, season it with salt and pepper, and reheat it over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is hot.
- In a small bowl beat the cream until it is thickened slightly but still pourable and season it with salt. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle drops of the cream on each serving, and draw a skewer or knife through the drops, forming decorative patterns. Serve the soup with the croutons.
POTAGE SAINT-GERMAIN (CREAMY GREEN PEA SOUP)
Uses the freshest green peas you can find. If unavailable, use good quality frozen peas. Don't forget to serve this soup with a bottle of your best boojoelay or a Michelob. From Vegetarian: The Best Ever Recipe Collection.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- NOTE: if using frozen peas, thaw first.
- In a heavy soup pot, melt the butter but do not burn. Add the shallots and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 cups stock or water and the green peas, season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer the soup for approximately 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the peas are tender, transfer the soup to a large bowl and using a hand held immersion blender process the soup until very smooth.
- Strain the soup back into the soup pot, stir in the heavy cream (if using), and heat through WITHOUT boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with homemade croutons and fresh chervil garnished on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 95.1, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 12.4
SMOKY POTAGE SAINT-GERMAIN
Most split pea soup recipes are ridiculously predictable. Some onion, a bit of carrot, maybe some cut-up spuds. A ham hock. Inevitably, split peas are the main attraction, usually cooked to a mushy consistency. But I was looking for texture and additional flavor, so I added some dried chanterelle mushrooms; half an onion, thinly sliced well browned; some chopped tomatoes; fresh celery leaves; carrots; and spinach. I considered adding liquid smoke because the ham hock was out. But as luck would have it, one of my wooden spoons caught on fire, so I let it burn, then put out the fire and stuck the charred spoon in the soup. If a winemaker can use charred oak to enhance flavors of her wine, then why can't I use charred wood for that desired essence of smoke in my soup? (P.S. DO NOT try this at home! Using a smoked salt should achieve similar effects without the fire!)
Yield serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the split peas, water, and mushrooms in the slow cooker insert.
- In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the onion, celery leaves, tomatoes, and carrots to the split peas. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the split peas are tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add the spinach leaves and season with smoked salt to taste. Serve piping hot.
- A classic beverage for drinking with Smoky Potage Saint-Germain is beer rather than wine.
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