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Lettuce and Tarragon Soup

Name: Lettuce and Tarragon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.25 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; 0.25 cup chopped fresh tarragon; salt and pepper to taste

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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 by Sheila Greer

Updated on August 8, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

¼ 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
¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.
Increase heat to medium low and stir in the romaine lettuce. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in the tarragon. Remove from heat.
In a blender, blend the soup until smooth.
Return soup to the saucepan and warm over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1180mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 26mg	129%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 308mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.