Lettuce is a leafy green or also known as salad leaves, originated in ancient Egypt but at present it is cultivated in USA , China and India. There are around 11 to 16 types of lettuce that are cultivated from whcih Iceberg, Romaine, leaf etc. are most common. Lettuce are more often used for salads but they are also used in soups, sandwiches, wraps etc. Lettuce is a rich source of vitamin A, C and B6 and potassium. Romaine lettuce is a type of head lettuce that is typically deep green coloured, elongated leaves. It is also known as Cos.
Here is lettuce soup which is not only healthy but delicious and warming soup.

Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves : 4 persons

Ingredients:
2 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 cup chopped coriander
1 onion, sliced
2 spring onion, sliced (spare green separately)
1 potato, chopped
3-5 garlic cloves
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Method:

1. Heat butter in sauce pan, add onion – garlic and saute them.
2. Further add potatoes and saute them for couple of minutes followed by adding lettuce and coriander and spring onion greens.
3. Add 3 cups of water and let it cook for 10 minutes and turn off the heat. Let it cool.
4. Once it becomes cool, grind it and strain it.
5. Add sakt, black pepper powder and boil it for 7-8 minutes. Add water to adjust consistency and quantity.
6. Serve hot.