Daikon Radish Soup

I hardly ever throw anything away. So since I bought these Daikon radishes and have been munching them for diet food, I had to figure out something to do with the beautiful greens. Soup is always great when you're on a diet because it's so filling! It really sticks to your ribs. Here's what I came up with. Give it a try!

Daikon Radish Soup:
¼ cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped large
3 Daikon radishes, trimmed and peeled
1 red bell pepper, chopped large
5 large, Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped large
Approximately 32 ounces chicken broth
Greens from one bunch of radishes, washed and chopped
Optional: 1 to 2 cups heavy cream
Salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste

Method:
1. Over medium-high heat and in a 4 quart sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, radish and pepper and cook until lightly browned.
2. Add the potatoes and continue cooking until the potatoes are golden, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
3. Add just enough chicken broth to cover the vegetables and continue to cook until the potatoes are well done, about 30 minutes.
4. Stir in the greens and cook for another five minutes.
5. Purée the soup.
6. If desired, add the cream.
7. Taste and season with salt, pepper and a few shots of Tabasco sauce.