Best Recipe You've Never Heard of: Romanian Lettuce Soup

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Cauliflower lowers carbs while sweet potatoes add sweetness.

Cook bacon in a pot until crispy.

Prep dill, garlic, and scallion whites while bacon cooks.

Add chicken stock and water to the pot with bacon.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Cook until the mixture softens.

Temper yogurt with egg yolks to prevent separation.

Add tempered yogurt mixture to the pot.

Stir in chopped lettuce and cook until wilted.

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