Chilled Lettuce Soup
Chilled Lettuce Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 1 potato, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) green leaf lettuce, coarsely chopped, lightly packed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the milk, broth, and potato. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potato is tender. Add the lettuce and cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until the soup has completely chilled. Adjust the seasoning. Add chicken broth, as needed.
Chilled Lettuce Soup