LETTUCE AND HERB SOUP

Lettuce and Herb Soup image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

Bring wine and 1 cup water to a simmer in a large pot. Place the lettuce in a steamer over the wine mixture, cover and steam until wilted, about 3 minutes. Place leaves in a blender with bread, buttermilk and garlic. Blend until smooth. Stir in scallions, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled. Taste and adjust salt. needed. Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 809 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams