Name: Lettuce Soup with Croutons
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more to taste; 2 shallots, peeled and diced; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 small russet potato, peeled and cubed; 2 cups day-old rustic bread, torn into pieces with your fingers; 6 cups torn lettuce (any varieties); 1/2 cup fresh leafy herbs, such as basil, parsley, and tarragon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Lettuce Soup with CroutonsMarcus Nilsson

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