Easy Lettuce Soup
Warm, comforting, and refreshingly light, this Easy Lettuce Soup is a delightful way to transform humble ingredients into a smooth, creamy masterpiece. Perfect for weeknight dinners or an elegant starter, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of lettuce, paired with the heartiness of potatoes and the aromatic base of sautéed onions and garlic. A splash of lemon juice adds a subtle zing, while optional heavy cream lends luxurious richness—though it’s just as delicious without. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep, this one-pot wonder is both quick and naturally gluten-free. Garnish with a touch of fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant finish. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch idea or a unique soup to impress your guests, this recipe will surprise and delight with its simplicity and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large head lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the roughly chopped lettuce and diced potato to the pot. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream (if using), salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Reheat the soup gently if needed, but do not allow it to boil.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3773 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3974 mg | 85% | |
*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.
