Inspirations by Nancy

Cooking with Nancy O: Scrumptious Lettuce Soup and Refreshing BLT Salad

Episode Summary

In this podcast episode of "Cooking with Nancy O," hosts Nancy and Rick share their recent gardening adventures and provide instructions for making lettuce soup and a BLT salad. They discuss the bountiful harvest they've gathered from their tower gardens and their plans for future gardening projects. Nancy also highlights the nutritional benefits of various types of lettuce and herbs they've grown. Throughout the episode, Nancy and Rick share their excitement for gardening and encourage listeners to explore healthy eating options. Nancy mentions her interest in helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle and invites anyone interested in doing the same to reach out to her. The episode is filled with enthusiasm for gardening and healthy cooking, making it an informative and engaging listen for those interested in growing their own vegetables and incorporating fresh produce into their meals. Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

Episode Notes

“It is my theory you can't get rid of fat. All you can do is move it around, like furniture." ~ Erma Bombeck

Episode Summary:

In this podcast episode of "Cooking with Nancy O," hosts Nancy and Rick share their recent gardening adventures and provide instructions for making lettuce soup and a BLT salad. They discuss the bountiful harvest they've gathered from their tower gardens and their plans for future gardening projects. Nancy also highlights the nutritional benefits of various types of lettuce and herbs they've grown.

Throughout the episode, Nancy and Rick share their excitement for gardening and encourage listeners to explore healthy eating options. Nancy mentions her interest in helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle and invites anyone interested in doing the same to reach out to her.

The episode is filled with enthusiasm for gardening and healthy cooking, making it an informative and engaging listen for those interested in growing their own vegetables and incorporating fresh produce into their meals. Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

In This Episode:

• Repurposing the space on your tower garden (or in your garden) after harvesting strawberries.
• Introducing various types of lettuce, kale, and herbs.
• BLT Salad Preparation.
• Lettuce Soup Preparation.
• The nutritional value of lettuce and its importance in daily diets.
• Are you interested in helping your family, or someone else be more healthy? Reach out to Nancy today!  nancy@nancyocares.com

Today’s Recipes:

BLT Salad:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of mixed lettuce (bib lettuce, gourmet lettuce)
• 12 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of slaw salad dressing
• Grated cheese (as desired)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed lettuce.
2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the lettuce.
3. Gently toss the salad with the slaw salad dressing. Adjust the dressing amount to your preference.
4. Top the salad with the crumbled bacon and grated cheese.
5. Serve the BLT salad immediately as a delicious and refreshing side dish.

Lettuce Soup:

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of lettuce (a mixture of arugula, green wrap lettuce, and gourmet lettuce)
• 1 cup of peeled potatoes, cut into small pieces
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper (adjust to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon of coriander
• 3 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions:

1. Begin by sautéing the chopped garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon of butter until they become translucent.
2. Add the salt, pepper, and coriander to the sautéed onion and garlic. Mix well.
3. Stir in the peeled and chopped potatoes.
4. Add 8 cups of mixed lettuce (arugula, green wrap lettuce, gourmet lettuce) to the pot.
5. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Allow the soup to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Once the potatoes are tender, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve the lettuce soup hot, garnished with some additional lettuce leaves or herbs if desired.

Enjoy your lettuce soup and BLT salad together or separate!

Get in Touch with Nancy O:

• https://nancyocares.com/
• https://n-o3.juiceplus.com/us/en
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-q95hT7H9ocBZ4ju1BQoQ
• https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsbynancy
• nancy@nancyocares.com

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