Lettuce Soup
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Lettuce Soup
Description
Lettuce Soup is a broth-based dish featuring chopped romaine lettuce and peas simmered with diced onion and minced garlic for a subtle vegetable base. The soup is cooked in vegetable stock until the ingredients are tender but still retain their fresh textures. Finishing the soup with lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper adds brightness and a mild tang. Optional garnishes like yogurt or sour cream introduce creaminess, while lemon zest and chopped fresh mint provide a delicate herbal note.
The texture is light with tender vegetables floating in a clear, flavorful broth. The ingredients are gently cooked to preserve their fresh color and taste, making the soup suitable for a light first course or a soothing bowl when cool weather calls for gentle warmth.
This soup can be served immediately after cooking, topped with chosen garnishes to complement the fresh flavor profile. Adding croutons or melting a slice of cheese on garlic bread alongside can enhance the meal.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently to maintain texture. Freezing is not recommended as it may affect the soup’s consistency. Variations include adding chili flakes for heat or blending the soup smooth for a different texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock 950ml
- 4 cups romaine lettuce approx 1 ½ hearts, chopped
- 1 cup peas frozen, 160g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish, optional
- yogurt or sour cream
- mint chopped, fresh
- lemon zest
Instructions
- Add the oil to a soup pot, and heat over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Add the stock, lettuce and peas, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and pepper.
- Serve garnished with a little yogurt or sour cream, lemon zest, and chopped fresh mint.
Notes
- Store soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stove or in microwave.
- Freezing is not recommended to preserve soup texture.
- Enhance flavor with chili flakes, air fryer croutons, or substitute toppings like Sriracha Aioli instead of yogurt.
- For a smooth texture, puree the soup in a blender before serving.
- Top with melted Gruyère cheese on garlic bread for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4873IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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