Lettuce and Tarragon Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp salt
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1/4 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	173.65 Kcal (727 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.63g	18%
Cholesterol	30.5mg	10%
Sodium	2047.06mg	85%
Potassium	715.62mg	15%
Total Carbs	12.07g	4%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.16g	17%
Protein	3.06g	6%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	118mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.1 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.55g	18%
Cholesterol	6.69mg	10%
Sodium	449.18mg	85%
Potassium	157.03mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.65g	4%
Sugars	0.74g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	17%
Protein	0.67g	6%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	49%
Iron	0.7mg	17%
Calcium	25.9mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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