Name: Lettuce soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (20g) butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, finely shredded; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cup (1l) chicken stock; 1/4 cup finely chopped dill, plus extra, to serve; grated rind of 1 lemon; yoghurt and crusty bread, to serve

Lettuce soup

A simple, hearty soup for the colder months, this lettuce and potato soup elevates everyday pantry staples to a warming comfort dish.

Serves 4

Makes 8 Cup

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (20g) butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, finely shredded

2 potatoes, peeled and diced

4 cup (1l) chicken stock

1/4 cup finely chopped dill, plus extra, to serve

grated rind of 1 lemon

yoghurt and crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Melt butter in a saucepan on medium. Cook onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not coloured.

2.Add lettuce, potato and stock, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until potato is tender.

3.Using a hand mixer or food processor, blend soup until smooth.

4.Stir in dill and lemon rind. Season to taste.

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