Green Pea and Lettuce Soup Recipe

Name: Green Pea and Lettuce Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. margarine or butter; 1 medium onion; 1 can chicken broth; 1 package frozen peas; 1 head Boston lettuce; 3/4 tsp. salt; .⅓ tsp. ground black pepper; .⅓ tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/2 c. fat-free (skim) milk; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; chives

Servings: persons

2 tsp. margarine or butter
1 medium onion
1 can chicken broth
1 package frozen peas
1 head Boston lettuce
3/4 tsp. salt
.⅓ tsp. ground black pepper
.⅓ tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 c. fat-free (skim) milk
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
chives

1
In 4-quart saucepan, melt margarine or butter over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender.
3
Stir in chicken broth, frozen peas, lettuce, salt, pepper, thyme, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling over high heat.
4
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
5
Stir in milk.
6
In blender at low speed, with center part of cover removed to allow steam to escape, blend pea mixture in small batches until smooth.
7
Pour soup into large bowl after each batch.
8
Return soup to same saucepan.
9
Heat through.
10
Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat.
11
Transfer soup to serving bowl; garnish with chives.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. margarine or butter, 1 medium onion, 1 can chicken broth, 1 package frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Green Pea and Lettuce Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Pea and Lettuce Soup

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