Get Your Greens Soup
Savor the essence of comfort with our Get Your Greens Soup – an effortless, nutrient-packed delight that brings together the best of green vegetables and creamy cashew richness. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect soul-soothing dish for any day.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white or yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 medium yellow potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups green vegetables
- 4 cups stemmed and roughly chopped leafy greens
- 1/2 cup cashew cream
- 1/2 cup water
- For serving: white beans, cooked rice, cooked quinoa, coconut bacon, toasted chickpeas, toasted pepitas, fresh herbs, etc.
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Begin by thoroughly washing and chopping all your vegetables. If you're using any frozen vegetables, ensure they are thawed according to the package's instructions.
- Onion Sautéing: Place a large soup pot on medium heat and pour in the olive oil. Add your chopped onions to the pot and cook them until they become soft and clear, which should take about 5 minutes. Stir them often to ensure even cooking.
- Garlic and Ginger Addition: Next, introduce the minced garlic and ginger to the pot with the onions. Continue to cook for an additional minute, allowing the garlic to release its aroma.
- Potato and Broth Simmering: Add the chopped potatoes, a pinch of kosher salt, and the vegetable broth to your pot. Raise the heat until the mixture begins to boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until you can easily insert a fork into the potatoes.
- Adding Green Veggies: After the potatoes are tender, mix in your chosen green vegetables. Place the lid back on the pot and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, ensuring the veggies become tender but still retain some texture.
- Incorporating Leafy Greens: Stir the chopped leafy greens into the pot, cover it, and allow it to simmer for 5 more minutes. The greens should brighten in color and become tender.
- Soup Blending: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until it's completely smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a regular blender in batches, then return the smooth soup back to the pot.
- Creamy Finish: Stir in the cashew cream and water, or if you're substituting, add 1 cup of unsweetened plant milk. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Ready to Serve: Your Get Your Greens Soup is now ready to enjoy. Serve it hot with any combination of suggested toppings for a nutritious and satisfying meal.