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
CHILLED LETTUCE SOUP
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; when it melts, add onion and sweat for about 2 minutes or until it begins to soften; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add all but a couple of handfuls of the lettuce to the pan, reserving the rest for garnish, and cook until it wilts. Add stock, turn the heat to medium-high and bring liquid to a boil; lower heat to medium and cook until lettuce is very soft, about 5 minutes.
- Put cooked lettuce in a blender and add 2 cups of ice water. Purée mixture until smooth, then put in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Once soup is chilled, add cream or half-and-half to taste and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finely chop reserved lettuce and put about 1/4 cup in each bowl and ladle soup on top. Garnish with croutons or bacon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1402 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
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.
CROUTONS FOR LETTUCE AND PEA SOUP
These croutons are the garnish for our Lettuce and Pea Soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice half a baguette (1/4 pound) into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter; season with salt. Toss well to coat; spread in an even layer.
- Bake until golden brown, tossing halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
TOMATO SOUP WITH ARUGULA, CROUTONS, AND PECORINO
Don't pass over slightly bruised or extra-ripe tomatoes; they're often the most flavorful and especially good here.
Provided by Joshua McFadden
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Tomato Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Lunch Parmesan Arugula Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Portland Oregon Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, 8-10 minutes; set croutons aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5-7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they just start to release their juices, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth; taste and add hot sauce to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle soup with more oil and top with arugula, Pecorino, and croutons.
- Do Ahead
- Croutons can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook gently until softened but not browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the potato, then cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time so that the potato doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. The potato won’t be tender quite yet. Remove the lid, add the stock, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, re-cover, and gently simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
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