Spring Green Potato Soup
Submitted by bones55j
A vibrant green puréed soup with russet and sweet potatoes, peas, lettuce, and dill. Serve it hot or chilled, make it 3 days ahead, or freeze it for months. One of the most versatile soups in your rotation.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
40 minREADY
1 hrsThis soup gets its stunning green color from an unexpected source: lettuce. Simmered with peas and puréed smooth, the lettuce adds a fresh, grassy brightness that keeps the whole bowl tasting like spring even in February.
Two kinds of potatoes do the heavy lifting. Russet breaks down and thickens the base while sweet potato adds a subtle sweetness that plays off the dill and a tiny kick of cayenne.
The real beauty is the flexibility. Eat it hot on a cold day, chill it for a summer starter, make it three days ahead, or freeze it for up to three months. Few soups work this hard for you with this little effort.
Pro Tips
- Purée for a full two minutes in the food processor. Stopping early leaves you with a grainy texture instead of silk.
- The soup is its brightest green right after blending. The color fades over time but the flavor stays spot on.
- Thin with extra stock when reheating or serving chilled. Both storage and cold temperatures thicken the soup considerably.
- A swirl of crème fraîche and a few snipped chives make a gorgeous garnish for company.
Ingredients
Directions
HEAT OIL IN 3-QUART SAUCEPAN over medium-high heat.
When hot, add onion.
Cook until softened, about 4 minutes, stirring often.
Add all potatoes and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add 4 cups stock or broth, dillweed and cayenne.
Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add peas and lettuce.
Cook until potatoes and peas are completely tender, about 5 minutes.
Purée soup in food processor with metal blade until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Return to pan.
Thin as desired with remaining stock or broth.
Adjust seasoning.
It’s bright green when freshly made; the color lightens on storage but it’s still appealing.
Can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Can also be frozen as long as 3 months. Serve hot or chilled.
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