Let Us Eat Lettuce!

What to do with a refrigerator FULL of lettuce? And more to come?!

I like to make green smoothies, basically a salad in the blender. And when it comes to fresh greens in the blender I prefer a savory concoction, without the sweetness of added fruit and fruit juices. That, unfortunately, is not very appealing to some members of the family. So I decided to change the presentation from "smoothie" in a glass to "soup" in a bowl.

It's a cold soup, but if you can get past that idea you just might like it! It makes a lovely appetizer on a warm spring day. The recipe is a work in progress, but here's what I made for lunch today:

Lettuce Soup

1/4 cup V-8 (vegetable) juice
1 cup chicken (or vegetable) broth
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 avocado, chopped
2 cups lettuce, packed
1/4 cup tzatziki *
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Zing it all up in the blender. Pour into your favorite bowl. If you like, top with extra tzatziki.

* Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt/cucumber/garlic sauce. I'm lucky! I get mine from Angelina's Kitchen, where they serve up delicious, real food, prepared from local meats and produce. Gluten Free? Vegan? No problem. Angelina will take care of you. And the service is quick! If you're in Pittsboro for lunch visit Angelina and tell her Sue sent you!