PROVENçAL GREENS SOUP
In France this simple, nutritious soup is made with wild greens that you might forage on an afternoon's walk, such as nettles, watercress and dandelion greens. If you must use one green, make it Swiss chard. The soup can be prepared through step 1 several hours before serving.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat, and add the leeks. Cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the greens, and stir until they begin to wilt. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (6 cups) and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the greens are very tender and the broth sweet. Add pepper, and taste and adjust seasoning.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. Making sure that the soup is not boiling, whisk a ladle of it into the beaten eggs. Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the tempered eggs. Brush the garlic croutons with olive oil, and place one or two in each bowl. Ladle in the soup, sprinkle on some Parmesan if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Natalie Torres
[email protected]I can't wait to make this soup again!
elismart13
[email protected]This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
Karter Montgomery
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves greens.
sbusisiwe ncube
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.
Sarah Stewart
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting.
Aiden Dean
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.
Sumyya Butt
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with kale, spinach, and other healthy greens.
Suhana Khatun
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.
Nisa Jutt Nisa
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover greens. I had a bunch of kale and spinach that was about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Yanina Calderon S.
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did. The fennel flavor was subtle, and it really complemented the other flavors in the soup.
Sheryll Meyer
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this soup definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients, and it's also low in calories.
Catherine Monteiro (Kitty)
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add any kind of greens you like, and you can also add different spices to change up the flavor.
Shanto Ahamed
[email protected]I love that this soup is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in under an hour, and it turned out perfectly.
Lyshell 24
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Oday Alarabiyat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of greens, but this soup changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying, I couldn't get enough of it.
Favour mercy
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the texture was perfectly smooth and creamy.