2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp flour
1 can about (10 oz) chicken broth
1 can about (10 oz) water
1/2 small head lettuce, cored and coarsely ch, opped
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tbsp chopped watercress
1 salt and pepper
Directions
1. Melt butter in a saucepot; stir in flour and cook until bubbly. 2.
Gradually stir in chicken broth and water; bring to boiling, stirring
constantly. Cook 1 minute. 3. Stir in lettuce, celery, and
watercress. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until
vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Servings: 3 servings
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Categories: Soup
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