Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Fresh Pea Soup 4.7 (125) 101 Reviews 12 Photos 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! Submitted by Lizz C Updated on August 4, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Total Time: 17 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 (Optional) Directions 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. 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. I Made It Print 153 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 196 Calories 10g Fat 20g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 196 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 203mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 1g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 46mg 51% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 360mg 8% * 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.