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Cream of Greens Soup

Submitted by Brad on Wed, 07/11/2007 - 10:36

Summary

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Source

Joy of Gardening Cookbook by Janet Ballantyne

Prep Time45 minutes

Description

Enjoy this delicious soup fresh; the greens turn a nasty olive overnight.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1⁄2 c diced onion
  • 2 clv minced garlic
  • 1⁄2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1⁄2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 4 c peeled diced potatoes
  • 12 c roughly chopped greens
  • 6 c water
  • 1 c cream, yogurt, soygurt, milk, or soymilk

Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat butter and oil, and saute the onion, garlic, thyme, and marjoram until the onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, greens, and water, and simmer from 15 min. Let the soup cool slightly, then puree in a blender or food processor. Return the soup to the pot and reheat. Add the cream, and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once.