Spring Soup Green Vegetable Lettuce

INGREDIENTS

• 3 slices white bread, 1/4 inch diced
• 3 medium leeks, sliced crosswise, white part only
• Small bunch of celery, sliced crosswise, inner stems only
• Pinch sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• Butter or vegetable oil, for frying
• salt and white pepper to taste
• 2 quarts chicken or well flavored vegetable stock
• Small head romaine, inner leaves, shredded