Potage Saint Germain

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Experience the refined allure of Potage Saint Germain, a timeless French masterpiece. Smoked bacon infuses a rich undertone, while a medley of onions, celery, and carrots provides a harmonious blend of flavors. Fragrant parsley, bay leaves, and a hint of sea salt deepen the aromatic profile. The star ingredient, green split peas, transforms into a velvety base, creating a luxurious texture.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 10

Course: Soups

Cuisine: French

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: How to make potage saint germain, Potage Saint Germain Recipe, split grean pea soup recipe

Servings:

Calories: 291kcal

Ingredients

¼ pound of smoked bacon
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion coarsely chopped
1 carrot coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks coarsely chopped
4-6 parsley sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 pound of green split peas
2 quarts of water
Coarse sea salt

Instructions

In a stock pan over medium heat, cook the bacon stirring constantly, until it gets brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the oil and saute the onions, celery, and carrot, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, bay leaves, and salt to taste and cook for 3 more minutes.
Add the split peas and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the water, increase the heat until it boils, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the peas are soft.
Let it cool down. Discard the bacon, parsley, and bay leaves.
Process in a blender until the soup is creamy and smooth. Serve hot.

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