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potage Saint-Germain

fresh pea soup

Potage Saint-Germain, perles de basilic et chantilly de brousse fraîche

Potage Saint-Germain is made with fresh or frozen peas, leeks or shallots, bouillon, lettuce, crème fraîche and fresh chives. Some versions use lardons, carrots or even split peas (pois cassés).

Soups, stews and casseroles

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Marianne Casamance