Ginger-Orange Lettuce Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) Compliments • Organic Extra Virgin  Olive Oil
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 500 to 750 mL (2 to 3 cups) chicken broth (enough to cover vegetables)
  
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
  
• 2 litres (8 cups) Compliments • Organic Romaine Hearts
  (or Compliments • Organic Baby Spinach)
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) chopped Italian parsley
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 125 mL (1/2 cup) Compliments • Organic 100% Pure Pulp Free Orange Juice
  
• 5 mL (1 tsp.) ground ginger
  
  

PREPARATION

Heat oil lightly in a saucepan and sauté onion for 2 minutes.

Add chicken broth, potatoes, celery, lettuce and parsley. Season to taste.
Bring mixture to a boil and allow to simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes,
or until vegetables are tender.

Purée the mixture in a food processor and then return to saucepan.
Stir in orange juice and ginger and blend well. Reheat lightly,
adjusting seasoning if need be. Serve immediately.