Cold Lettuce Soup

Name: Cold Lettuce Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce (chopped); 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 cup cream (heavy or light); 1 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 lemon (cut into wedges); 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)

85 min 4 servings Easy

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Cold Lettuce Soup

A refreshing and creamy cold lettuce soup perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Total

85 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Cold lettuce soup is a delightful and unexpected way to enjoy lettuce. This refreshing dish is perfect for warm days when you crave something light and cooling. Blending lettuce with simple ingredients creates a creamy, smooth soup full of fresh flavours. Lettuce is often overlooked as a soup ingredient, but its mild taste and high water content make it ideal for cold soups. By combining it with a few pantry staples, you can create a deliciously unique soup that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

Servings

Soup Base

Garnish

Instructions

Sauté aromatics

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Pro tip: Avoid browning the garlic to prevent bitterness.

Add lettuce

Add the chopped lettuce to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Pro tip: Stir frequently to ensure even wilting of the lettuce.

Blend the soup

Transfer the wilted lettuce mixture to a blender. Add chicken broth, cream, and yogurt. Blend until smooth.

Pro tip: Blend in batches if necessary to avoid overflow.

Season the soup

Season the blended soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Pro tip: For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Chill the soup

Pour the soup into a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.

Pro tip: The soup can be chilled for up to 2 days before serving.

Serve

Stir the soup before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped chives. Serve cold.

Pro tip: Serve in chilled bowls for an extra refreshing experience.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Choose fresh, crisp lettuce for the best flavour.</li><li>Blend the soup until completely smooth for a creamy texture.</li><li>Chill thoroughly before serving for the best taste.</li><li>Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright finish.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

Serve this cold lettuce soup as a starter or a light lunch. Pair it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for up to two days, allowing the flavours to meld even more.