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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 cups radish greens (from 4 large bunches of radishes), coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 pound scallions, white and tender green, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • Croutons

Method

  • In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat.
  • Add the radish greens and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the water, bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender, about 2 minutes per batch.
  • Gently reheat the soup in a clean saucepan.
  • Swirl in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Serve in shallow soup plates, garnished with the Croutons.