Lettuce Soup: a Transylvanian Classic with a Twist

Lettuce Soup: A Transylvanian Classic with a Twist

Recommended from age 1+
5 minutes preparation time, 20 minutes cooking time

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients for Lettuce Soup:
Dice the smoked bacon, or use olive oil instead, and finely chop the baby garlics.

Wash the lettuce heads and cut them into smaller pieces.
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with 200 ml of sour cream until well combined. Set aside.

2. Cooking the Lettuce Soup:
Heat a deep pot over medium heat and add the diced bacon (or olive oil). Once it starts to release grease, add the chopped baby garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.

While the bacon and garlic are cooking, bring 1 litre of water to a boil in a separate pot.
Add the cut lettuce to the pot with the bacon and garlic. Stir until the lettuce reduces in volume and changes color.

Pour the hot water into the pot with the bacon and lettuce. Season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 7 minutes over low heat.

3. Preparing the omelette:
In a bowl, beat 4 eggs and mix them with 1 tablespoon of flour and a pinch of baking soda.
Heat a greased frying pan over medium heat and pour the egg mixture into it. Cover with a lid and let the omelette cook for 3 minutes until fluffy.

Then, flip it and cook for another 3 minutes until golden brown and set. Remove from heat, let it cool, and cut it into small slices or dice.

4. Finishing the soup:
After 7 minutes of simmering, pour the sour cream mixture into the pot with the lettuce and bacon. Stir in 500 ml of milk, cover with the lid, and bring it to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 2 more minutes.
Finally, add 100 ml of dry white wine or lemon juice to the soup and stir in the sliced omelette. Simmer for another minute.

5. Serving Lettuce Soup, a Transylvanian Classic with a Twist:

Garnish the soup with fresh dill before serving.

Enjoy the Lettuce Soup’s refreshing taste, whether served hot or cold, and consider pairing it with roast lamb for an Easter feast. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, it’s a must-try dish for any occasion.

Klar Appétit!

This Lettuce Soup is a heavy protein meal! Please be mindful of potential allergens and excessive salt content when preparing this dish, especially if you wish to feed young children.

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