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Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup)

A classic French purée of green split peas with leek and a hint of mint. Thick, comforting, and rich in fiber.

60min
195kcal
7.4gprotein
Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) — French recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 300 g Yellow split peas
  • 2 Leek
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Carrot (optional)
  • 1 tsp Mint (optional)

Method

  1. Slice the leeks, onion, and carrot and sweat in the olive oil until soft, 6 minutes.
  2. Add the split peas, salt, and plenty of water and simmer until the peas fall apart, 45 minutes.
  3. Blend until velvety, loosening with water as needed.
  4. Serve topped with a little mint.

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About Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup)

Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) is a French lunch or dinner that comes together in about 60 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup)?

A serving has about 195 calories — 7.4g protein, 26.3g carbs, 7.4g fat, 8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) take to make?

About 60 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out carrot, mint — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.