Cucumber and Lettuce Soup
by Tarla Dalal
When you feel like having a light, elegantly flavoured soup, the Cucumber and Lettuce Soup is an option you will appreciate! Since the soup does not have any starchy veggies like potatoes, it has a mellow, refreshing texture, which is complemented well by the richness imparted by a combination of dairy products like milk and cream. You will love the delicate balance that makes this delectable soup a great success.
Cucumber and Lettuce Soup recipe - How to make Cucumber and Lettuce Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 servings
1 cup roughly chopped cucumber
2 cups shredded lettuce
4 tsp cornflour
1 cup milk
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For Serving
bread croutons
- Method
- Combine the cornflour and milk in a bowl , mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the cucumber and lettuce and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely, once cooled blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture back into the same deep non-stick pan, add the cornflour-milk mixture, fresh cream, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with bread croutons.
| Energy | 89 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 416.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 23 mcg |
| Calcium | 93.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 63.8 mg |
| Sodium | 42.3 mg |
| Potassium | 64.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
What kind of lettuce should I use?
Tasted good. I use whipped cream instead of malai or fresh cream as it is easy to get in USA. Easy to make. Great way to use left over lettuce and cucumber.
Simple and yummy! I make it when I''m bored of the daily vegetable soup. Tastes different and delicious. Though I omit the fresh cream
Cb: nice soup. Something different