Sylvie’s Chilled Romaine Soup

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 - 2 tsp honey, to taste – optional
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• sour cream or crème fraîche for garnish

Preparation

1. In a blender, working in batches, purée first 6 ingredients, adding a little water as necessary, to achieve the consistency of vichyssoise. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
2. Strain soup through a medium sieve into a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
3. To serve, ladle into verrines or small bowls. Garnish with sour cream, or crème fraîche, if desired!