Description
Crisp lettuce becomes the star in this light, refreshing French-inspired soup that celebrates green goodness. Delicate herbs and smooth cream elevate simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups chopped lettuce leaves (about 0.75 pound)
- 0.75 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato
- 3 cups water
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 cup chopped onions/scallions/shallots
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 0.75 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Fats:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a deep pot, allowing onions and garlic to slowly caramelize and become translucent over low heat for approximately 35 minutes, releasing their delicate flavors.
- Introduce aromatic coriander, carefully season with salt and pepper, and let the spices bloom for one minute to enhance their essential oils.
- Pour in water along with chopped potatoes and fresh lettuce, elevating the temperature until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes, ensuring potatoes become tender and vegetables soften completely.
- Transfer the hot liquid mixture to a blender, processing in careful batches to create a silky, smooth consistency, taking precautions to prevent splashing.
- Return the pureed soup to the original pot, gently warming through and incorporating the final tablespoon of butter for added richness and glossy texture.
- Taste and refine seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Ladle the velvety soup into warm serving bowls, presenting immediately while piping hot to preserve its delicate temperature and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh lettuce like romaine or butterhead for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking time for onions to prevent burning; low and slow caramelizes them perfectly.
- Consider adding a splash of cream or coconut milk for extra richness and a velvety consistency.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower to reduce starch content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 46 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg