Lettuce Soup Recipe

Name: Lettuce Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnishing; 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for garnishing; 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves, plus more for garnishing; 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves torn; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Chive blossoms, for garnishing, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnishing
1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for garnishing
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves, plus more for garnishing
2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves torn
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chive blossoms, for garnishing, optional

1
Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large saucepan.
2
When hot add the onions and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the parsley, chives, tarragon and lettuce and stir until the lettuce is completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the chicken stock and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
5
When ready to serve, process the soup, in batches, taking care since the soup is hot, then return to a clean saucepan.
6
Stir in the heavy cream or evaporated milk and the salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
7
Adjust seasoning, if necessary, and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and chive blossoms, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup sliced onion, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnishing, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lettuce Soup

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