LETTUCE AND POTATO SOUP
This is what the French do with the outer leaves of lettuce that are too tough for a salad. The soup is good hot or cold.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion and leek. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, stock or water, and bouquet garni, and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Stir in the lettuce leaves and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes. The potatoes should be thoroughly tender and falling apart.
- Using an immersion blender, or in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade (working in batches and covering the blender lid or food processor with a kitchen towel to prevent the hot soup from splashing), blend the soup until smooth. If you want a smoother, silkier texture, strain the soup through a medium strainer, pushing it through the strainer with a pestle, spatula, or the bowl of a ladle. Return the soup to the heat, add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. , Heat through and serve, garnishing each bowl with chopped fresh parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 973 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Precious Mumba
[email protected]This soup sounds so comforting. I can't wait to make it.
Mujahid Bengali
[email protected]I love potato soup. I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.
lime or Green
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes. This one looks like a winner.
Billy Dennett
[email protected]This soup looks delicious. I'm going to save this recipe for later.
Arifkhan Khan
[email protected]I can't wait to try this soup!
Umar Sindhi
[email protected]This soup is the best potato soup I've ever had.
LALA Click,s
[email protected]I'm going to make this soup again and again.
Kimora Simmons
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Doreen Mushoriwa
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with fresh ingredients.
Hayley Ashcroft
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, I can even get my kids to help me.
Victoria Olive
[email protected]I added some shredded chicken to this soup and it was delicious. It's a great way to make a heartier meal.
Robiul Gaming
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
Pagla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, flavorful, and satisfying.
Rea Faith
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Owami Ntshangase
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It only requires a few ingredients and it's ready in under an hour.
My Trick
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.
martins cruise
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.
Maile Kunwar
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.