Falkland Islands Lettuce Soup
A smooth, warm soup made with lettuce, onion, chicken stock, and milk.
This soup uses simple ingredients and is served hot. It makes 4 servings; the 10-minute preparation time and 40-minute cooking time are practical estimates.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Soften the vegetables
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it begins to turn golden. Add the lettuce leaves and stir until they soften.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and beginning to turn golden, and the lettuce leaves have wilted.
5 min - 02
Simmer the soup
In a bowl, whisk the flour with the chicken stock until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The soup has simmered gently for 30 minutes and the liquid is slightly thicker.
30 min - 03
Blend and add the milk
Blend the soup until smooth and return it to the pot. Add the milk and warm over low heat, stirring, until hot throughout.
Ready to continue when: The soup is smooth and hot throughout, without reaching a vigorous boil.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:
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