LETTUCE SOUP WITH CUCUMBER CROUTONS
Soup is the most versatile of dishes. When it is rough-chunked, thick and hearty, it is a homey supper; when it is smooth and delicate like the lettuce soup here, it is the perfect elegant starter. It also happens to be a wonderful way of using up any stray lettuces in your fridge. You do not want to use anything that is unpalatable, but I often start the week planning to eat a lot of salad and then end it having not lived up to my intentions. This recipe is the perfect way of atoning for that. This time of year I especially prefer this soup chilled, which makes life much easier because you can cook it in advance. If cold soup is not your thing, do not panic; it is just as good served at room temperature. Either way, this soup is taken up a few notches by being studded, by some cucumber croutons: small, jade cubes cut like toasted-bread dice, only so much more elegant.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan, and add scallions. Sauté until softened. Add potatoes to pan, stir well, then add stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes.
- Add the lettuce to the pan, and stir until it is wilted. Remove from heat, and allow it to cool until no longer steaming. Using a blender and, working in batches, purée soup until it is smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, and add 1/3 cup sour cream and salt to taste. Stir until smooth, and adjust sour cream and salt as needed. If soup is to be served chilled (it may be served at room temperature), cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- To serve, ladle into bowls, and sprinkle with chives and cucumber ''croutons.''
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 49, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
LETTUCE SOUP WITH CROUTONS
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Leafy Green Vegetable Appetizer Bake Sauté Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Spring Lettuce Cookie Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Add the broth and potato and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4. Meanwhile, place the bread on a baking sheet, sprinkle it with olive oil and salt, and bake it until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- 5. Add the lettuce and herbs to the soup. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
- 6. Add the salt and pepper, then puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
- 7. Top with the croutons and serve.
LETTUCE AND PEA SOUP WITH CROUTONS
This bright-green soup is a great way to use tough outer lettuce leaves, which are often discarded. For a smoother texture, strain the soup before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove dark-green outer leaves of romaine lettuce, and coarsely chop (to yield 8 cups). Reserve remaining lettuce for another use.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add lettuce; stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add peas, and simmer until bright green, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in mint. Season again with salt and pepper. Using an immersion or regular blender (work in batches), puree soup until smooth. If necessary, reheat soup over medium-low heat. Serve garnished with croutons.
LETTUCE SOUP
An easy Lettuce Soup recipe. This soup is a great way to use lettuce's outer leaves and ribs, which usually go to waste. Any kind of potato and any salad greens, including lettuce, arugula, spinach, and watercress, will work fine.
Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Potato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coriander, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in potato, lettuce, and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potato is very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and transfer to a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring soup to a simmer, then whisk in remaining tablespoon butter and salt and pepper to taste.
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