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Cucumber, Pea, and Lettuce Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 large cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 head butter lettuce roughly chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Blanch peas in boiling salted water 2 minutes; immediately transfer to ice water to preserve color. Drain; set aside.
  2. Heat splash of broth in large pot over medium; sauté garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cucumber, lettuce, peas, and remaining broth; simmer 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lemon juice.
  5. Puree completely smooth and creamy with immersion or regular blender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm or chilled with extra mint.