Spring Soup Green Vegetable Lettuce

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2 quarts chicken or well flavored vegetable stock

1/4 cup flour

3 medium leeks, sliced crosswise, white part only

Small bunch of celery, sliced crosswise, inner stems only

1 cup fresh green peas

Pinch sugar

salt and white pepper to taste

Small head romaine, inner leaves, shredded

3 slices white bread, 1/4 inch diced

Butter or vegetable oil, for frying