LETTUCE SOUP
This is a soup that my Slovak grandmother used to make when I was a little girl. She used lettuce she would pick fresh out of her garden. I still make this soup every summer and remember her sitting in her kitchen sipping coffee with my mother and aunt. It brings back such fond memories.
Provided by Ursie
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 Large Bowls, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a cast iron skillet (this the best but you can use any type skillet) Fry 2 lb. of bacon (to render fat, but not crisp the bacon).
- Remove bacon from skillet leaving the fat in the pan.
- Allow the fat to brown (slightly).
- For every 2 Tablespoons of browned fat rendered add 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Stirring constantly, brown flour in fat to a deep golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly so as not to curdle the milk when added.
- Once cooled, add 1 cup of milk for ever 2 tablespoons of flour used.
- Bring to rolling boil stirring constantly.
- Add torn up lettuce and cut up bacon to the browned fat and flour mixture.
- Bring back to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Add eggs to mixture making sure to stir it throughout the soup.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for about 1 hour (until lettuce is cooked down).
- Salt to taste.
- Serve with a crusty French bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.6, Fat 70, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 1317.5, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 21.3
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Anshu Lama
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the unique flavor and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again and again.
YungChiefcfr Anidi
[email protected]This soup was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Hom Nath Sharma
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's a great way to use up extra lettuce and it's also very healthy.
Probitro Mahato
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth.
Md Samsu
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would add more broth next time.
Ntokozo Mthethwa
[email protected]I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this soup! I'm not usually a fan of lettuce, but the flavor was very mild and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Shantoo Babaa
[email protected]This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs and spices next time.
Franca Gold
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I loved the creamy texture and the delicate flavor of the lettuce.
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[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the addition of the dill.
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[email protected]I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the perfect way to use up some of my extra lettuce.
A D Baloch Meerali
[email protected]This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Kimberly McLendon
[email protected]This lettuce soup was a delightful surprise! I had never tried it before, but the flavors were so fresh and vibrant. The soup was also very easy to make, and I loved that I could use up some of my extra lettuce.