Description
Cool spring flavors dance in this delicate pea and lettuce soup, blending garden-fresh ingredients into a silky green harmony. Smooth and light, each spoonful offers refreshing comfort that connects you with seasonal simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) frozen peas or fresh peas
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat saucepan until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Pour in vegetable stock, then add fresh peas and roughly chopped lettuce.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for approximately 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and transform the mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until achieving desired consistency – smooth or slightly textured.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Ladle into warmed bowls and serve immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with a light drizzle of cream or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Swap regular lettuce for heartier varieties like romaine or butter lettuce for a more robust flavor profile and better texture during blending.
- Consider adding a splash of cream or coconut milk to create a silkier, richer soup that feels more luxurious and comforting.
- For a protein boost, blend in cooked white beans or stir in shredded rotisserie chicken after blending to transform this light soup into a more substantial meal.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by toasting some seeds like pumpkin or sunflower and sprinkling them on top for a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 54 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 107 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg