Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of French cuisine with Chalet Suzanne's Romaine Soup, a delightful and refreshing appetizer or light lunch option. This classic French soup is a harmonious blend of crisp romaine lettuce, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth, resulting in a vibrant green color and a taste that will tantalize your palate.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not only the traditional Chalet Suzanne Romaine Soup recipe but also variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. From a classic vegetarian version to a hearty chicken-based soup, each recipe promises a unique and satisfying experience. Discover the secrets behind creating this delectable soup, including tips for selecting the freshest romaine lettuce, achieving the perfect balance of flavors, and presenting it elegantly. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and savor the essence of French gastronomy with Chalet Suzanne's Romaine Soup.
ROMAINE LETTUCE SOUP
Steps:
- In a heavy stockpot, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Saute the onions with the salt and pepper until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatillo and jalapeno(s) and cook another 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 20 minutes. Stir in the lettuce and cook 10 minutes longer. Add the cilantro to the soup and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and puree in a blender or food processor. If you want a more elegant soup, pass through a strainer. Bring back to a boil before serving. Beat 1 cup of the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a small bowl, mix the anchovy paste with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream until smooth. Fold into the whipped cream and beat a few more strokes. Serve the soup hot with dollops of the anchovy cream garnish.
TUSCAN VEGETABLE SOUP
Simmer a pot of Ellie Krieger's healthy Tuscan Vegetable Soup recipe from Food Network, a classic vegetable soup loaded with zucchini, beans, tomatoes and more.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a masher or the back of a spoon, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the mashed and whole beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.
- Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 306 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CHILLED LETTUCE SOUP
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; when it melts, add onion and sweat for about 2 minutes or until it begins to soften; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add all but a couple of handfuls of the lettuce to the pan, reserving the rest for garnish, and cook until it wilts. Add stock, turn the heat to medium-high and bring liquid to a boil; lower heat to medium and cook until lettuce is very soft, about 5 minutes.
- Put cooked lettuce in a blender and add 2 cups of ice water. Purée mixture until smooth, then put in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Once soup is chilled, add cream or half-and-half to taste and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finely chop reserved lettuce and put about 1/4 cup in each bowl and ladle soup on top. Garnish with croutons or bacon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1402 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROMAINE LETTUCE SOUP
Romaine lettuce tends to come in three-packs and can be hard to use up in a small household. Here's a delicious way to use much of it very quickly. You will be surprised how good lettuce soup is!
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy soup pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2. Saute the onion and potato in the butter until the onion browns slightly and the potato starts to stick. Use a 1/4 cup of the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, loosening any browned potato from the bottom of the pan.
- 3. Add the sliced lettuce, stir, and cover to steam briefly. Stir every minute or so and continue until the lettuce has thoroughly wilted.
- 4. Add the chicken broth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Turn off the heat, add the fresh basil and process with an immersion blender. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
- 6. Add the ham and cheese and stir very briefly. Try not to stir so much that the cheese disappears.
- 7. Serve warm or freeze for later reheating.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of chicken broth and water.
- Add a bay leaf and a few sprigs of thyme to the soup for extra flavor.
- If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
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