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    Home » Recipes » Soup

    Lettuce Soup

    Published: Jan 10, 2023 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Bowl of soup and text: How to make lettuce soup.
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    Lettuce soup is quick, easy, tasty, and nourishing! Lettuce doesn't have to be boring. Turn a head of romaine into this warming soup. Add in some peas, lemon, garlic, and onions and you have a delicious lunch in just 10 minutes!

    Close up of a bowl of lettuce soup with a spoon in it.
    Lettuce Soup

    Lettuce soup is a delicious and nutritious meal option that is both low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. We love how light and healthy it tastes, plus it's ready in just 10 minutes!

    It's also incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients. Lettuce soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is a great way to add flavor and variety to your meals. It's also a great way to use up lettuce when you have a lot spare.

    I'm a HUGE soup fan and usually have a bowl for lunch. There are lots of Soup Recipes on this site so be sure to check them out.

    We hope you'll love this simple but special lettuce soup. It pairs well with this Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls recipe. If you have lots of lettuce to use up, be sure to also try it in this Vegan Caesar Salad with Grilled Lettuce.

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    Wooden table with a bowl of soup, mint leaves, peas, and lemon wedges.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    A great way to use up romaine lettuce.

    This lettuce soup recipe is ready in just 10 minutes.

    You only need simple ingredients.

    This recipe makes a tasty, warming lunch.

    It's low in calories, so perfect for those on a diet.

    This is a vegan recipe (or vegetarian if you add dairy yogurt or sour cream as a garnish).

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy lettuce soup recipe!

    • Romaine Lettuce - I find romaine (the kind you use for caesar salad) or other thick lettuce is best for this soup recipe. Since this isn't a blended soup, it holds up better after cooking.
    • Peas - For extra veggies, add frozen peas, or even frozen chopped carrots or corn, or a mixture.
    • Oil, onion and garlic - the flavor base for the soup recipe.
    • Vegetable stock - you can even swap to Mushroom Stock or Vegan Chicken Broth.
    • Seasonings - black pepper and lemon juice - these seasonings really lift the delicate flavor of the soup.
    • Optional garnishes - Yogurt or sour cream (or vegan versions), chopped fresh mint leaves, lemon zest.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.

    Chopping romaine lettuce.

    Prep the lettuce: Chop the romaine lettuce into chunks.

    Make the flavor base of the soup: Heat the oil in a soup pot, then add the onion and cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute.

    Adding frozen peas to the pot.

    Add the rest: Add the stock, lettuce, and peas, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

    Simmering soup.

    Finish with seasonings: Stir in the lemon juice and pepper.

    Get fancy with garnishes, if desired: Serve garnished with a little yogurt or sour cream and chopped fresh mint leaves.

    Close up of a bowl of lettuce soup with a dollop of yogurt.

    Substitutions

    • Lettuce - instead of Romaine lettuce, you can use iceberg or bagged lettuce leaves.
    • Peas - feel free to swap the peas for other diced or small frozen vegetables. It's great with carrots, corn and green beans.
    • Vegan - The soup itself is vegan, but to keep it vegan be sure to use dairy free yogurt or sour cream for the garnish.

    Variations

    • Add a pinch of chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the soup.
    • Try it topped with Air Fryer Croutons.
    • Instead of yogurt topping, try it with Sriracha Aioli.
    • Prefer smooth soups? Add your lettuce soup to a blender and puree it until smooth.
    • Serve it topped with a little gruyere melted onto a slice of Garlic Bread.

    Storage

    Store: Store your lettuce soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This soup is best served immediately.

    Reheat: Add your soup to a pot and reheat gently on the stove, or add it to a microwavable dish and microwave for a few minutes until heated through, stirring halfway.

    Freeze: This soup is not recommended for freezing.

    Top tip

    For best results, enjoy this soup immediately, so the texture of the lettuce stays slightly firm.

    FAQ

    What can I do with lots of lettuce?

    1. Make this lettuce soup recipe.
    2. Use it in a salad.
    3. Juice it.
    4. Add it to your smoothies.
    5. Use it as a topping for sandwiches, wraps, and tacos.

    Is it ok to cook lettuce?

    Yes! Lettuce is cooked in this lettuce soup, and firm versions (like romaine) are great cut into wedges and grilled on the barbecue.

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    Lettuce Soup

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Lettuce soup is quick, easy, tasty, and nourishing! Turn a head of romaine, plus simple seasonings into this warming soup in just 10 minutes.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 94 kcal

    Equipment

    • Soup pot

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 cups vegetable stock 950ml
    • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce approx 1 ½ hearts
    • 1 cup frozen peas 160g
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Garnish, optional

    • Yogurt or sour cream
    • Chopped fresh mint
    • Lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • Add the oil to a soup pot, and heat over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute.
    • Add the stock, lettuce and peas, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the lemon juice and pepper.
    • Serve garnished with a little yogurt or sour cream, lemon zest, and chopped fresh mint.

    Notes

    Only 95 calories per bowl, excluding any garnishes.
    Variations
    • Add a pinch of chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the soup.
    • Try it topped with Air Fryer Croutons.
    • Instead of yogurt topping, try it with Sriracha Aioli.
    • Prefer smooth soups? Add your lettuce soup to a blender and puree it until smooth.
    • Serve it topped with a little gruyere melted onto a slice of Garlic Bread.
    Store: Store your lettuce soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This soup is best served immediately.
    Reheat: Add your soup to a pot and reheat gently on the stove, or add it to a microwavable dish and microwave for a few minutes until heated through, stirring halfway.
    Freeze: This soup is not recommended for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 947mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4873IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Quin

      January 13, 2023 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to use up the lettuce that has been sitting in my fridge. Thanks for the recipe - it was easy and gtasted great.

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    2. Toni

      January 11, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love all these greens!! This is so healthy and delish!! Thanks for the recipe!

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    3. Dannii

      January 11, 2023 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      What a great way to use up leftover lettuce and bring it back to life. It was so vibrant and delicious.

      Reply

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