Lettuce soup

This is a great soup to eat when it is warm outside as it is light and refreshing. Lettuce is also well known for its relaxation properties and experts claim it could even help you sleep!

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Protein 4.6 g

Carbohydrates 28 g

Dietary Fiber 6 g

Fat- Total 0.8 g

Saturated 0.1 g

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
300g sweet potatoes, chopped into 2cm cubes
2 large lettuces of your choice, washed and chopped
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 ½ litres low salt vegetable stock

PREPARATION

In a large soup pan, heat the oil and add the onion and garlic over low heat, making sure it does not burn. After 5 minutes, add the potato and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil, then simmer and put lid on pot. After 10 minutes, the sweet potato should be soft. Blend with a stick blender and season to taste before serving


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A wonderful combination of flavours and textures in a delightful soup. Look for tomatoes that yield slightly to pressure and are fragrant. The skin should be smooth, brightly colored and free of blemishes.	Although this may seem like a winter recipe, it is delicious served at any time of the year and while the recipe suggests butternut squash, it can be made using pumpkin or any other type of squash you like. You can also switch up the chicken stock with vegetarian stock if desired.	Looking for ideas for office or on-the-go lunch? We suggest you try this super healthy and low-fat lunch that can be taken in a flask. (If puy lentils aren’t available it works equally well with red split lentils.)	An endless variety of meals can be made with ground beef. This is a healthy dish, combined with lettuce, which has several health benefits.