Lettuce Soup With Veal Meatballs Recipe

Name: Lettuce Soup With Veal Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 3 None shallots, peeled and chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and halved; 5 cups vegetable stock; 6 oz veal sausages, skins removed; 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped; 2 heads lettuce, leaves separated, a few small inner leaves set aside for garnish; 6 None radishes, with leaves on, leaves roughly chopped, radishes cut into thin wedges; 1/3 cup heavy cream; None None Pinch of sugar; None None Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; None None Dash of lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tbsp oil
3 None shallots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 lb potatoes, peeled and halved
5 cups vegetable stock
6 oz veal sausages, skins removed
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
2 heads lettuce, leaves separated, a few small inner leaves set aside for garnish
6 None radishes, with leaves on, leaves roughly chopped, radishes cut into thin wedges
1/3 cup heavy cream
None None Pinch of sugar
None None Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
None None Dash of lemon juice

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan and saute the shallots and garlic for 3 mins. Add the potatoes and saute for 2 mins. Add the stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
2
In a bowl, mix the veal and chives. Using 2 teaspoons, form into small, oval balls. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the veal balls for 5 mins. Drain and set aside.
3
Add the lettuce and radish leaves to the soup and cook for 3 mins. Transfer to a blender and puree. Return to the pan, add the cream and bring to a boil. Season with salt, black pepper, a pinch each of sugar and nutmeg and a dash of lemon juice.
4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the veal balls and radishes for 2 mins. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the veal balls, radishes and reserved lettuce leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp oil, 3 None shallots, peeled and chopped, 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped, 1 lb potatoes, peeled and halved, and more.

Yes, Lettuce Soup With Veal Meatballs 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.

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Lettuce Soup With Veal Meatballs

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