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Creamy Lettuce Soup

Submitted by Brad on Wed, 07/11/2007 - 10:46

Summary

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Source

Joy of Gardening Cookbook by Jane Ballantyne

Prep Time30 minutes

Description

A quick way to use up those greens!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1⁄2 c chopped scallions
  • 16 c chopped mild-flavored lettuce or greens
  • 3 c broth
  • 1⁄8 tsp white pepper
  • 1 ds salt
  • 6 oz cream cheese

Instructions

In a large soup pot, melt the butter, and saute the scallions and lettuce until the lettuce is limp, 2-4 min. Add the broth and pepper. Simmer for 5 min. Season to taste with salt.

Cool the soup slightly and puree in a food processor or blender. Return the soup to the pot to reheat. Dice the cream cheese and add to the soup. Heat until melted. Serve the soup hot, with minced herbs or a flower as a garnish.