Vegan Soupe de Mâche

Ingredients

• 4 cups lamb's lettuce
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lamb's lettuce thoroughly under cold water and set aside to drain.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes (about 1-inch).

3. 3

   Chop the onion finely.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

5. 5

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

7. 7

   Once the potatoes are cooked, add the rinsed lamb's lettuce to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

8. 8

   Remove the pot from heat and allow to cool slightly before blending.

9. 9

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

10. 10

    Stir in 1 cup of coconut cream and season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Squeeze in the juice of 1 whole lemon and mix well.

11. 11

    Return the soup to the pot and heat gently over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

12. 12

    Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of coconut cream if desired.