Creamy Rocket, Lettuce and Mint Soup with Garlic Croûtons

A light vegetarian soup featuring rocket, lettuce, and mint, served with crisp garlic-rubbed bread for a quick, flavorful meal.

Vegetarian Soup Light Quick Creamy

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

712.4

kcal / serving

712.4 kcal total

Carbs

57.8g

per serving

57.8 g total

Fat

48.6g

per serving

48.6 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

tbsp

Double Cream

GrainsCereals

slice

White Bread

Liquids

200

White Wine

200

Vegetable Stock

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

clove

Garlic

crushed

leaf

Mint

chopped, to serve

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

split for frying and drizzling

tbsp

Olive Oil

remaining tablespoon for drizzling on bread

Vegetables

piece

Spring Onion

chopped

Rocket Leaves

plus extra for garnish

head

Little Gem Lettuce

chopped

Method

Preheat the grill to high.

Heat 15ml of oil in a pan and fry spring onions for 3 minutes.

Add wine and simmer until liquid reduces by half.

Stir in stock, boil, then add 85g of rocket and lettuce.

Simmer for 4 minutes, stir in cream, and season to taste.

Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender.

Drizzle remaining oil and garlic over bread and toast until golden.

Ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with mint, rocket, and the croûton.