Italian-Style Lettuce Soup

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This is an easy recipe from WeightWatchers Simply the Best Cookbook. 250 Prize Winning Family Recipes. Published back in 1999 that has stood the test of time for me. This is similar to Italian classic escarole soup. I love to add a cup of leftover rice and/or cooked chicken to make it heartier.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian lettuce soup, Italian Style Lettuce Soup, lettuce soup

Servings: servings

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 teaspoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup minced parsley
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the celery and scallions. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the lettuce, broth, parsley, pepper and 1 cup water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, stirring ocassionally, until the lettuce is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Serve, sprinkled with the cheese.

Notes

Serving size: about 1-1/2 cups

WW Points: 2

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Want to make it heartier? Stir in 1 cup of cooked rice or shredded cooked chicken just before serving.

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