Lettuce And Pea Soup Recipe
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Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings6
Main IngredientPea
Ingredients
Chicken stock- 1 quart
Fresh or frozen peas - 1/2 lb
Medium sized potatoes - 2
Small onion - 1
Escarole - 1 head
Butter - 1 1/2 tbsp
Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
Pure saffron threads or powder - Pinch
Salt
Pepper
Directions
GETTING READY
1 Peel and dice the potatoes.
2 Peel the onion and chop very finely.
3 Wash the escarole well and dry.
4 Shred the escarole leaves.
MAKING
5 In a pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
6 Add in the peas and boil gently until very tender.
7 Allow the liquid and peas to cool a little.
8 In a blender jar, add the peas and process in several batches.
9 In a pan, heat butter and oil.
10 Add the onion and lettuce and sweat until tender.
11 Add in the potatoes and fry briefly, stirring.
12 Pour in the pureed peas and stock.
13 Add in the salt to taste and the saffron.
14 Simmer for 10 minutes.
SERVING
15 Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
1 Peel and dice the potatoes.
2 Peel the onion and chop very finely.
3 Wash the escarole well and dry.
4 Shred the escarole leaves.
MAKING
5 In a pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
6 Add in the peas and boil gently until very tender.
7 Allow the liquid and peas to cool a little.
8 In a blender jar, add the peas and process in several batches.
9 In a pan, heat butter and oil.
10 Add the onion and lettuce and sweat until tender.
11 Add in the potatoes and fry briefly, stirring.
12 Pour in the pureed peas and stock.
13 Add in the salt to taste and the saffron.
14 Simmer for 10 minutes.
SERVING
15 Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
