RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Limp lettuce soup

Lettuce that has gone limp can still be put to use, and it is magically transformed in this rich, sophisticated soup.

Ingredients (serves four)

1 small lettuce (150g/5 ½ oz)

1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock

1 leek

150ml/5fl oz single cream

Method

Trim the lettuce and leek, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Put them into a large saucepan with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool a little, then transfer to the bowl of a food processor or liquidiser and process until very smooth.

Pour the soup back into the saucepan and stir in the cream. Reheat gently to serve.

This recipe comes from Zero Waste Scotland. To get tips on how to reduce food waste, visit www.zerowastescotland.org.uk

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