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

Ariel Lossett
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This soup was not what I expected. I thought it would be more flavorful.


Bd Com
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I found this soup to be too thick. I would have preferred it to be a bit thinner.


Neon
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste.


DJ RONY Soondwep
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to start a meal.


Matrim Cauthon
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


King_121 IQ
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Adeoye Esther
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Louis Garica
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful!


Tassawur Usman
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mbali Mamba
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I added some shredded chicken to this soup, and it was delicious!


Hojrat Ali
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover lettuce.


Shams Khan
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I love the fresh, herbal flavor of this soup.


Patrick Donoghue
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day!


sajib sarder
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Baluku Jimmy
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really healthy, so I feel good about eating it.


Shanon triyo
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I was able to add my own favorite vegetables and herbs, and it still tasted delicious.


Ramraja Ram
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I was surprised at how easy this soup was to make. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the soup turned out great!


Waseem Saheb
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This soup was incredibly flavorful! The combination of lettuce, herbs, and vegetable broth created a rich and satisfying taste.