Lettuce glut recipes Part 2, Lettuce Soup (Part 1 is Maroulosalata, Greek Chopped Lettuce Salad).
Lettuce Soup can be found in both French and Chinese cooking. My recipe is based on European/French recipes, using potatoes and cream for a 'velouté' (velvety) soup, and is very simple and quick.
Makes 4 big bowls
1 tbsp light olive oil
1 onion, peeled and diced
250g lettuce, washed and roughly chopped
400g white potatoes, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
1 litre vegetable stock
100ml double cream (optional)
In a large saucepan, fry the diced onion in the olive oil over a medium heat for a few minutes.
Stir in the chopped potatoes followed by the chopped lettuce and fry gently for a few more minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and garlic. Bring to the boil then cover and turn down to a simmer.
After 20 minutes remove from the heat, add the cream, and liquidise. Can be served hot or cold.
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