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Lettuce and Tarragon Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Sheila Greer PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"This is an interesting combination. If you like watercress soup, you'll love this! Leeks and tarragon create a delicious combination with chopped romaine lettuce. Season with freshly ground pepper for a lovely presentation."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Place leeks and garlic in the pan and slowly cook and stir 10 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Mix in the chicken broth and salt. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 15 minutes.
  2. Increase heat to medium low and stir in the romaine lettuce. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in the tarragon. Remove from heat.
  3. In a blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  4. Return soup to the saucepan and warm over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by STRETCHG
I really liked this soup. My tarrigon was late season in a dry year, so I cut it back to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by SQUIRLADY
This was delicious. Lovely green color makes for a wonderful presentation & the flavor is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2004 by ARIANE1
just try it. i dont cook a lot but this is very easy and tastes fantastic, and everyone else... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by YLEEK
Excellent!!! Lots of flavor!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2005 by LynnInHK
Good flavor blend but the texture and appearance is not very appealing MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lettuce and Tarragon Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 173

  • Total Fat: 13.8g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 2180mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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