June 14, 2009
Greens Supreme Soup
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lb mixed greens such as mustard, collard, kale and fresh caraway
2 1/2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp caraway seeds (if fresh caraway is unavailable)
1 cup Chardonnay
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Trim greens, discarding coarse stems, then wash thoroughly and drain. Put greens in a big soup pot with broth, garlic, oil and caraway seeds (if using). Partially cover pot and bring liquid to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until greens are are tender, about 45 minutes.
2. Drain greens, reserving "pot likker" (the cooking liquid). Blend greens in a food processor until mostly smooth but not pureed.
3. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups of reserved pot likker with wine. Whisk in ricotta, sour cream, yogurt, greens, and if necessary, more pot likker, to make a fairly thick soup. Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Yield: ~9 cups of soup
Source: O'Rourke's Diner in Middletown, CT via Gourmet? via mother-in-law
