Lettuce Soup
Warm, velvety, and delightfully nutritious, this Lettuce Soup recipe transforms humble greens into a comforting bowl of creamy goodness. Featuring tender lettuce leaves like romaine or butterhead paired with the earthy richness of potatoes, this soup is simmered in a flavorful vegetable stock and heightened with aromatic garlic and onion. A touch of heavy cream adds luxurious texture, while fresh parsley provides a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter, this quick-to-make dish is ready in just 35 minutes and highlights the versatility of lettuce in a whole new way. Serve it warm and enjoy a delightful blend of flavors that’s both healthy and satisfying! Keywords: Lettuce Soup, creamy soup, vegetable soup, quick recipes, healthy soup ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butterhead), roughly chopped
- 1 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the roughly chopped lettuce and diced potato to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches) to puree the soup until smooth.
Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reheat the soup gently over low heat, being careful not to let it boil.
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1105 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
