Chilled Lettuce Buttermilk Soup
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh garden flavors, this Chilled Lettuce Buttermilk Soup is the perfect antidote to a sweltering summer day. Made with tender butter lettuce, tangy buttermilk, and a dollop of Greek yogurt, this velvety soup delivers a refreshing and light meal that’s packed with nutrients. The addition of fresh chives, parsley, and a hint of garlic takes the flavor profile to the next level, while lemon juice adds just the right amount of zing. Quick to prepare and served refreshingly cold, this no-cook soup is ideal as a starter or a light lunch. Garnish with fragrant herbs for an elegant touch and enjoy this chilled delight straight from the fridge. Perfect for warm-weather dining, it’s a must-try for fans of healthy, easy-to-make recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads butter lettuce (or any tender green lettuce)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the butter lettuce thoroughly and pat it dry. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces and set aside.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Mince the garlic clove and sauté it for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a blender, combine the lettuce leaves, sautéed garlic, vegetable stock, buttermilk, Greek yogurt, fresh chives, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Add the ice cubes to the blender to help chill the soup and give it a refreshing texture.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl or container, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until well-chilled.
Serve the soup in chilled bowls, garnished with additional chives or parsley, if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 773 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 477 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
