Herb Soup

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35 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

    The Soup

    • 1cup loosely packed young spinach leaves
    • 1cup mache
    • 4fresh sage leaves
    • 2tablespoons fresh chervil leaves
    • ½cup dandelion greens
    • 2cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
    • 4cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
    • 2large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
    • 2teaspoons kosher salt
    • Freshly ground pepper to taste
    • 2teaspoons fresh lemon juice

    The Garnish

    • 3tablespoons coarsely chopped mache
    • 2teaspoons chopped fresh sage
    • 2teaspoons chopped fresh chervil
    • 1tablespoon chopped fresh chives
    • 1teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

254 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 46 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 1085 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To make the soup, combine the greens in a large saucepan. Stir in the garlic and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Put the soup in a food processor and process until smooth. Stir in the salt and pepper. Reheat if necessary.

  3. Step 3

    For garnish, toss together the chopped mache, sage, chervil and chives. Just before serving, stir the lemon juice into the soup, ladle into 4 bowls and sprinkle with the herb mixture and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

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Credits

Adapted from "A Life of Her Own," BY Emilie Carles, Penguin Books, 1992."

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