Choisy Soup

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time : 25 minutes
Serves : 4

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter (30 ml) butter
  • 2 cups (500 ml) milk
  • 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
  • 3 cups (750 ml) potatoes, diced
  • 6 cups (1.5 litres) left over lettuce, coarsely chopped
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 16 cherry tomatoes cut in quarters
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream

Method

  1. Fry onions with butter in a soup pot until tender. Add milk, chicken broth and potatoes. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the lettuce and continue heating for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Process the soup in a mixer to obtain a smooth purée. Put the purée through a strainer. Adjust the seasoning.
  3. Pour the soup into 4 bowls. Garnish with sour cream and the cherry tomatoe