Lettuce & Coconut Soup

LETTUCE & COCONUT SOUP

{ A DELICIOUS CLEANSING SOUP FROM THE FIT FOODIE. }

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Contributor: Sally O’Neil

{ INGREDIENTS }

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 cups vegetable stock

1 white onion, thinly sliced

1 cup coconut milk

1 iceberg lettuce, shredded

1 lemon

salt and pepper

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp pepitas (optional)

1 tbsp coconut flakes (optional)

{ METHOD }

In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil. Add the onion and cook until soft, then add crushed garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the stock, water, lettuce, lemon juice and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stand 5 minutes before processing soup until smooth with a hand blender or food processor. Return soup to saucepan, add coconut milk and stir over heat until soup is hot.

Season to taste with a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Prep time: 15 MINUTES
Cook time: 40 MINUTES
Total time: 55 MINUTES
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