Cream Of Fresh Greens Soup

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Cream Of Fresh Greens Soup

Recipe By : Twelve Months of Monastery Soups. p. 85
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Onion -- Chopped
1 Head Lettuce Or Escarole -- Finely Chopped
1 Bunch Watercress -- Finely Chopped
1 Pound Spinach -- Chopped
6 Quarts Water -- More If Needed
2 Bouillon Cubes
2 Potatoes -- Sliced
1 Pint Heavy Cream
Salt, Nutmeg And White Pepper -- To Taste
Paprika -- For Garnish

1. Pour the olive oil into the soup pot and saute the onion slightly. Add
the chopped greens, potatoes, bouillon cubes, and water. Boil the soup
for 15 minutes and the simmer for another 15 minutes.

2. Blend the soup in a blender and return it to the pot. Add the heavy
cream and seasonings and stir well. Reheat the soup and serve hot,
sprinkling some paprika on top of each serving.

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