This recipe for Lettuce Soup will blow your taste buds away! This soup is easy to make and tastes great. It only needs a few simple ingredients, like lettuce, onions, and garlic. Adding some dried thyme gives the soup a light herbaceous flavor, and you can add heavy cream if you want it to be creamier. You can eat it as a thin and cool starter or with your favorite keto-friendly salad for a full meal.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup heavy cream optional. Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish.
Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chopped lettuce to the pot and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and add dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot. If using, stir in heavy cream to add richness to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
la casa del direttore
