LETTUCE AND HERB SOUP

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white wine
4 small heads Boston lettuce, cored
2 cups cubed stale French bread
2 cups buttermilk
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons minced scallion
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring wine and 1 cup water to a simmer in a large pot. Place the lettuce in a steamer over the wine mixture, cover and steam until wilted, about 3 minutes. Place leaves in a blender with bread, buttermilk and garlic. Blend until smooth. Stir in scallions, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled. Taste and adjust salt. needed. Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 809 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MaMa Rii
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What are some good side dishes to serve with this soup?


Lirah Diaz
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Can I freeze this soup?


abdiqaadir Mustaf
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I'm allergic to garlic and onions. Can I still make this soup?


Hgvgjy Hgvggfg
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This soup was too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.


Bikramkumar Ram
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mengistu Bekele
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to have more flavor.


Allah Bakhsh
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I'm not a huge fan of lettuce, but I really enjoyed this soup. The herbs and broth really masked the flavor of the lettuce.


Prince Saim
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lettuce. I always have extra lettuce in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Sadi qarizada
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different herbs or vegetables to suit your taste.


Paola Guerrero
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so healthy! It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Joanne Abelarde
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and asked for the recipe.


Brad B
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Sweater Biker
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce soup, but this recipe was a game-changer! The addition of the herbs really elevates the flavor and makes it a truly unique and enjoyable dish.


Ayaan Jan
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the lettuce and herbs were perfectly balanced, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.