Chilled Summer Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 5 Cuisine: Null

A refreshing chilled summer soup with vibrant greens and delicate flavors, perfect for hot days. Made with fresh lettuce, watercress, and spring onions, this creamy soup offers a light yet satisfying appetizer or light meal, ideal for outdoor gatherings or a cool lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. butter
  • 1 lettuce, shredded
  • 1 bunch watercress, chopped
  • 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pt. chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 oz. flour
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
  2. Add the shredded lettuce, chopped watercress, and chopped spring onions; fry for 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in all but 3 tablespoons of the chicken stock and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Blend the flour to a paste with the remaining chicken stock and stir into the soup.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking until the soup has thickened.
  6. Puree the soup in an electric blender, then cool.
  7. Stir in cream and serve chilled, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 32.2g 12% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9909.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1696.5mg 36% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 42mg 47% DV
Calcium 75.3mg 6% DV
Iron 15.1mg 84% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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