Lettuce and Tarragon Soup Recipe
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Lettuce and Tarragon Soup

By: Sheila Greer 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 146 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by ScottFamily   view full review
This was very good, however, it was way too salty for us. I don't think I'd add any of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by STRETCHG   view full review
I really liked this soup. My tarrigon was late season in a dry year, so I cut it back to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by YLEEK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent!!! Lots of flavor!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by SQUIRLADY   view full review
This was delicious. Lovely green color makes for a wonderful presentation & the flavor is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2005 by LynnInHK   view full review
Good flavor blend but the texture and appearance is not very appealing
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2011 by Goody2shz   view full review
OMG, who would have thought *lettuce* soup would taste so darn good! I used a romaine, leeks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Sarinagal   view full review
Very yummy. Worth making again... I added a little crumbled bacon, and it was perfectly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2004 by ARIANE1   view full review
just try it. i dont cook a lot but this is very easy and tastes fantastic, and everyone else...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Christine   view full review
The soup was lovely! A perfect light soup for summer, when your garden is producing so much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by Lindz   view full review
Absolutely amazing. Probably one of my favorite recipes on here, and so unexpected! I used...

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