Lettuce and Herb Soup

Name: Lettuce and Herb Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup white wine; 4 small heads Boston lettuce, cored; 2 cups cubed stale French bread; 2 cups buttermilk; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 4 teaspoons minced scallion; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup white wine
4 small heads Boston lettuce, cored
2 cups cubed stale French bread
2 cups buttermilk
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons minced scallion
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Bring wine and 1 cup water to a simmer in a large pot.
2

Place the lettuce in a steamer over the wine mixture, cover and steam until wilted, about 3 minutes.
3

Place leaves in a blender with bread, buttermilk and garlic.
4

Blend until smooth.
5

Stir in scallions, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
6

Refrigerate until chilled.
7

Taste and adjust salt.
8

needed.
9

Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately.