Inspired by a recipe in Epicurious
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots
2 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 – 1 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato
8 cups coarsely chopped lettuce leaves including ribs (3/4 lb) or baby greens
3 cups water or vegetable stock
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Step 1
Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coriander, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in potato, lettuce, and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potato is very tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) or use a stick blender and transfer to a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring soup to a simmer, then whisk in remaining tablespoon butter and salt and pepper to taste.