There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Test 2 - Potage Saint-Germain

Fresh Pea Soup
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/95110/fresh-pea-soup/
https://www.soscuisine.com/recette/potage-saint-germain

1 - Very good indeed and an excellent way to use peas past their prime!

2 tablespoons butter
(1 onion chopped is fine) 2 medium shallots, finely chopped OR 1 leek
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 fresh head of lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
3 cups fresh shelled green peas
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons whipping cream (optional)

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent. Pour in the liquids, peas and lettuce, season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the peas are tender, in about 15 minutes.
Add the mint and then purée the soup until smooth. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat to a slow simmer. Check the season and if found wanting, add salt and/or pepper before serving.

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