Cream Of Lettuce Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Lettuce Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds turkey bones; ½ cups water; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 12 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup coarsely chopped onions; 1 cup coarsely chopped leeks; 1 pound peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium head Boston lettuce (about 5 ounces), cut into a chiffonnade; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

3 pounds turkey bones
½ cups water
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
12 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
1 cup coarsely chopped leeks
1 pound peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium head Boston lettuce (about 5 ounces), cut into a chiffonnade
2 tablespoons butter

1
For the stock cover the bones with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil.
2
Add the seasonings and boil gently for three hours, then drain.
3
It will yield about eight cups.
4
If necessary, reduce further, to get the eight cups, or add water enough to attain the proper amount.
5
For the soup, heat the butter in a stockpot.
6
When hot, add the onions and leeks and saute for two minutes.
7
Add the stock, potatoes and salt.
8
Bring to a boil and boil gently, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
9
Strain, reserving the liquid, and process the solids in a food processor until very smooth.
10
Combine with the reserved liquid.
11
(Note: If the liquids and solids are processed together, the mixture tends to be too foamy.)
12
For the garnish, separate the lettuce into leaves and wash them thoroughly.
13
Pile the leaves together and cut into thin strips (chiffonnade).
14
Melt the butter in a stainless-steel saucepan and add the lettuce.
15
Cook for one to two minutes, until wilted.
16
Combine the garnish with the soup at serving time.
17
Serve hot or cold.

884

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds turkey bones, ½ cups water, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 12 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Lettuce Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Of Lettuce Soup

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