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Healthy Green Goddess Soup (Healthy Green Goddess Soup Recipe)

healthy green goddess soup in a rustic bowl

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Green goddess soup packed to the brim with goodness is a delicious, easy, and healthy midweek lunch or dinner recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 12 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium leeks, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 500g (1 lb) broccoli stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 cups vegetables of your choice (potato, cauliflower, zucchini, kale, etc.)
  • 8 cups stock or broth
  • 200g (14 oz) spinach
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • ½ cup cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Heat the butter or olive oil, then add the onion, leek, and garlic.

3. Cook for a few minutes until aromatic.

4. Add hard vegetables like broccoli stalks, potatoes, and zucchini.

5. Pour in the stock and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

7. Add remaining vegetables like spinach and kale, and cook for another 5–10 minutes.

8. Add the basil and blend the soup until smooth.

9. Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper.

10. Serve hot.

Notes

You can customize this soup with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

For a vegan version, use olive oil instead of butter and a plant-based cream substitute.

This soup stores well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.