CREAMY Lettuce Soup is a delicious, healthy recipe that uses 1 head of lettuce. Combined with heavy cream, chicken broth and spices, this is a great way to add lettuce to your diet! I love using Bibb lettuce in this recipe but Romaine and Iceberg work good too! Who knew cooked lettuce could taste so yummy for dinner – even kids love it!
Lettuce Soup
Hi,
Do you want to come in?
I’m going to make us some soup. It will be delicious.
Oh, what kind of soup you ask?
*LOCKS DOOR, REALLY QUICK*
Lettuce soup.
Creamy Lettuce Soup Recipe
Wait, what, lettuce soup?
That is how I feel everytime I bring up lettuce soup. Most people are frightened of it, the idea of lettuce pureed into a creamy soup doesn’t sound that appetizing to most. And I will be honest, when I first heard about it I was like eh?
When I told Matthew I was making lettuce soup for dinner, first he asked “Is that is?”, then after he smelled what was going on in the pot he asked “What is that great smell?”.
Not only is it a truly pretty soup (the lettuce + the cream makes it a lovely light green), but it’s full of taste. Not only are we adding lettuce, but we’re adding broth and lots of spices. So next time you have a head of lettuce and you’re not sure what to do, make this lettuce soup!
How to Make Lettuce Soup
This is when your lettuce starts to wilt, the smell of it with the spices will be real good. Just keep stirring it until completed wilted.
This is your soup pureed in a blender. Be careful when using a blender, hot liquids will shoot up, so do it in batches with smaller amounts. I learned the hard way with some tomato soup one summer, had to wear a bandage for weeks!
And when it’s all done, you’ll be surprised by how creamy it is, it’s a true cream of lettuce soup! I like to add some additional cream on top because who doesn’t like more cream? Serve alongside crunchy Asian noodles or crusty Italian bread! Hope you enjoy this lettuce soup!
PS. Check out my post on how to make lettuce last for a month!
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Lettuce Soup
PrintIngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 head lettuce 12-16 oz head, leaves separated and lightly chopped. Any lettuce works, but Bibb is best.
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream + additional to garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Sp says
I was pleasantly surprised!!! I served it over spaghetti squash with croutons. And a sprinkle of shredded cheese..
Pamela says
I love that you served it over spaghetti squash – what a great idea! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Sue says
Has anyone tried this with coconut or almond cream instead of dairy?
KEITH WOLFE says
can you make this lettuce soup in a crockpot
Pamela says
Hey Keith, I imagine you could but I’ve never tried it so I can’t offer directions.