Cream Of Lettuce Soup From My Great Recipes

LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium heat in medium sized pot.
• When hot, add the garlic until slightly brown.
• Add your lettuce, parsley and oregano and stir until lettuce is wilted.
• Add your chicken broth and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Transfer in batches to blender or use immersion blender to puree soup. If using a blender do this in batches and be careful as the liquid will be very hot.
• Transfer back to pot.
• Add your heavy cream, salt and pepper and stir until all heated (about 5 minutes).
• Serve, garnish with additional heavy cream on top if desired.

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a deep pan.
• Add the onion, garlic, green pepper and tarragon.
• Saute 3-4 minutes.
• Add lettuce and watercress and cook, stirring, for a further 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and put through a blender to puree.
• A handheld is ideal for doing this!
• Return to a clean pan, heat, season with salt and pepper and stir in milk.
• Bring to simmering point.
• Beat egg YOLKS in a bowl and gradually beat in the scalded cream until smooth.
• Stir into soup.
• HEAT, but do NOT BOIL!
• Serve garnished with finely chopped parsley and/or spring onions.

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP (FROM MY GREAT RECIPES)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add onion and leek. Saute for 5 minutes without letting them brown.
• Stir in flour, combining it well with onion and leek.
• Add lettuce, frozen peas and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to boiling. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool a little and blend in cream.
• Puree in blender. Return to saucepan and reheat to serve or serve well chilled with a dollop of sour cream, if you wish.

VEGAN CREAMY LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Wash and spin lettuce and set aside.
• In a 4 quart sauce pan, cook the onion in the olive oil until slightly browned and soft.
• Add the potato, veggie stock,lettuce and salt to the pan and bring to a boil. The lettuce will fill the pan to overflowing at first, but it will cook down - be patient. After the soup comes to a boil, turn it down and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes - or until the potatoes are soft.
• Remove from heat. Squeeze the lemon juice into the soup. Put the tofu into the soup and mix completely with an immersion blender.
• Eat hot or cold.

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in pot, add bacon,onion and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Bacon should be crisp at this point.
• Add lettuce and cook until lettuce is completely tender, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 more minute, stirring once or twice.
• Add milk and cream and season with salt and pepper. Add nutmeg. Increase heat, bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.

EASY LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook onion in butter till soft.
• Add lettuce, then flour, then broth.
• Boil 1 minute, stirring.
• Pour in blender and add milk, salt& pepper, nutmeg, and paprika.
• Blend for a minute, then return to pot and reheat.

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until the onions are lightly browned.
• Add the water with bouillon cube and 8 cups of the lettuce, reserving the rest. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Stir in the herbs and remove from the heat.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the solid ingredients to a food processor along with the tofu, and puree, in batches, if necessary, until smooth. Or add the tofu to the soup pot, insert an immersion blender, and puree until smooth.
• Return to the soup pot or to a serving container. Stir in enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This soup needs a good amount of each to bring up the flavor, so be generous yet judicious.
• Cut the reserved lettuce into fine shreds and stir in. Allow to cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature or chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
• Per serving:
• Calories: 122
• Total fat: 6g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 2g
• Carbohydrate: 12g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 68mg

PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook onion gently in butter.
• Add stock and peas, simmer until peas are tender.
• Add lettuce and cook until wilted.
• Add milk and puree until smooth.
• Reheat in pan, season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with a swirl of cream and chopped mint.

MY CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Place clove of garlic into food processor, add fresh shredded lettuce and puree. The leaves of lettuce will not cut up too well but don't worry about it.
• Place the lettuce and garlic into a microwave-safe bowl and add a crushed boullion cube. Add 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Puree mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup cottage cheese. Don't puree if you like the curd. Add more water if its too thick for your taste.
• Microwave on high for 2 more minutes.
• Season with ground black pepper and any other spices you wish.