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To make lettuce and cauliflower soup, you will need lettuce, cauliflower, onion, vegetable stock or water, salt, and pepper.

Lettuce is an unexplored treasure! Not many know that it is a very good source of folic acid. Here is a creamy lettuce and cauliflower soup thickened using finely chopped cauliflower, which not only imparts a creamy texture but also balances the flavour of lettuce well.

The use of cauliflower also does away with the use of milk in this lettuce and cauliflower soup recipe ! Chopped onions and pepper add to the flavour and aroma of this comforting and healthy lettuce and cauliflower soup.

On a low carb Indian diet, then lettuce and cauliflower soup is a perfect choice with 7 grams of carb.

Healthy lettuce and cauliflower soup has only 69 calories, zero cream or cornflour added to the recipe.

pro tips for lettuce and cauliflower soup. 1. Add 3 cups basic vegetable stock or water. Vegetable stock adds exciting flavours and aroma to the dish it is added to. This healthy Indian vegetable stock is low in calories and good for weight loss. 2. You can add some garlic to the cauliflower lettuce soup recipe. 3. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt. If you are suffering from high blood pressure then reduce salt or avoid it.

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Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup

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Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup recipe - How to make Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For Lettuce Cauliflower Soup
3 cups iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces
1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
2 tsp olive oil or oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
3 cups basic vegetable stock
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method
For lettuce cauliflower soup
    For lettuce cauliflower soup
  1. To make lettuce and cauliflower soup, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add the lettuce and cauliflower and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes
  3. Add 3 cups of vegetable stock or water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
  5. Transfer the purée into a deep non-stick pan, add the pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve lettuce and cauliflower soup hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy69 cal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrates7.8 g
Fiber3 g
Fat2.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium72.9 mg
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what is lettuce and cauliflower soup made of ?
    what is lettuce and cauliflower soup made of ?
  1. what is lettuce and cauliflower soup  made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for lettuce and cauliflower soup.

benefits of cauliflower
    benefits of cauliflower
  1. Cauliflower (phool gobi) : Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels quickly. One cup Cauliflower provides you 100% off your daily recommended allowance of Vitamin C. It is rich in Antioxidant. Being rich in Indoles, Cauliflower and other Cruciferous Vegetables like broccoli, kale, radish, brussel sprouts, red cabbage  maintain Oestrogen balances which is crucial for women. Read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. 

benefits of lettuce
    benefits of lettuce
  1. Lettuce, Iceberg lettuce :  Lettuce is low in calories and aids in Weight Loss.  Being rich in Vitamin C works as an immune building vitamin by way of helping multiply white blood cells (WBC). Lettuce  abounds in Vitamin A – Stops Inflammation and Improves Eyesight. It keeps heart healthy and manages diabetes. It is also rich in Folic acid, a nutrient which a mother-to-be should start building the reserve of much before conception. See benefits of lettuce. 

making lettuce and cauliflower soup
    making lettuce and cauliflower soup
  1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan. Make sure it's a deep non stick pan as we are cooking lots of lettuce and vegetables. 
  2. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  4. Add 3 cups iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped cauliflower.
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  7. Add 3 cups basic vegetable stock or water. Vegetable stock adds exciting flavours and aroma to the dish it is added to. This healthy Indian vegetable stock is low in calories and good for weight loss. 
  8. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt. If you are suffering from high blood pressure then reduce salt or avoid it.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  11. Allow the mixture to cool completely and put in a mixer.
  12. Blend to a smooth purée.
  13. Transfer the purée into a deep non-stick pan. You can use the same pan you cooked the soup mixture in.
  14. Add 1/4th tsp salt again.
  15. Add freshly ground pepper powder to taste.
  16. Mix well.
  17. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  18. Serve hot.

pro tips for lettuce and cauliflower soup
    pro tips for lettuce and cauliflower soup
  1. Add 3 cups basic vegetable stock or water. Vegetable stock adds exciting flavours and aroma to the dish it is added to. This healthy Indian vegetable stock is low in calories and good for weight loss. 
  2. You can add some garlic to the cauliflower lettuce soup recipe.
  3. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt. If you are suffering from high blood pressure then reduce salt or avoid it.

lettuce and cauliflower soup benefits
    lettuce and cauliflower soup benefits
  1. Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 111% of RDA. Note that some Vitamin C will be lost during cooking.
    2. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 28% of RDA.
    3. Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 22% of RDA.
    4. Vitamin A rich recipes, Beta Carotene : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. Sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, mango, papaya, peach, tomatoes, pumpkin etc. and other vegetables like spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, broccoli, capsicum etc. 19% of RDA.

Reviews

Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 29 May 23 06:32 PM
5

So simple yet so tasty.
Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 02 Mar 22 07:01 AM
5

Tarla Dalal
03 Mar 22 01:50 PM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.
Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 25 Oct 21 12:29 PM
5

Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 12 Aug 18 02:52 AM
5

I''m from an Indian Brussels and I somehow ended up with lettuce in my Fridge which I never tried in anything other than salad. When I searched for a nice recipe with lettuce came across this soup. I just made it and it made my day😋😋😋.. Thanks for this wonderful recipe...
Tarla Dalal
13 Aug 18 08:44 AM
   Hi Priya, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are happy to know that you like the lettuce and cauliflower soup recipe. Do try more and more recipes from our website and share with us your feedback. Thank you!
Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 17 Dec 17 07:08 PM
5

Excellent soup. Very healthy.
Tarla Dalal
13 Aug 18 08:45 AM
   Hi Prabha, Happy to know that you like the lettuce and cauliflower soup recipe. Do try more and more recipes from our website and share with us your feedback. Thank you!
Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 03 Jul 16 02:44 AM
5

How well does it freeze?
Tarla Dalal
04 Jul 16 04:43 PM
   We have not tried to freeze it. It has onions as well it will go bad and plus it will lose its nutrients and taste may differ.
Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
 on 15 Sep 14 03:32 PM
5

A healthy soup with minimal ingredients. I agree iceberg lettuce is the best to make this perfect low cal soup.

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