Green Soup

This Green Soup recipe defines all expectations of what green soup actually is. This simple soup is delicious, warming and cozy. It can be made with any green vegetable which you have. Like green cabbage, zucchini, broccoli, kale, chard, asparagus, spinach and more. 

Packed with immunity boosting veggies this soup is just what you need to fight off cold and flu. By adding a small bowl of rice its texture becomes velvety. In this guide we come with an easy and quick recipe of green soup which you will like to make. 

Why is this soup so green?

This soup is green because it is made with green vegetables. We are using green chard and spinach in this recipe. The chard is the leafy green vegetable. It is from the same family as spinach and beets is considered the type of beet but has no edible roots. Search out the fresh vegetables for making this soup to get the best flavors. 

Is green soup healthier for us than other soups?

Green veggies like chard and spinach provide the nutrients that our body needs per day. Chard is a calorie vegetable with lots of health benefits. It’s rich with potassium, fiber, vitamin A and vitamin K. 

Spinach is the powerhouse of nutrients that is packed with iron, vitamin C and folate. Our green soup is high in fiber and low in calories and also rich in vitamins and minerals making it a healthier soup. 

Equipments

• Large skillet
• Soup pot or dutch oven 
• Immersion or countertop blender

How to make best Green soup: recipe of Green soup  

The best green soup is easy to make and taste guaranteed. This healthy soup will keep you warm in winter cold days and nights. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (need extra for garnishing)
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons plus 3 cups water, divided
• ¼ cup arborio rice
• 1 bunch green chard (about 1 pound)
• 14 cups gently packed spinach,  any tough stems trimmed (about 12 ounces)
• 4 cups vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought 
• Big pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, extra to taste 

Step by step guide 

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add onion and ¼ salt and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion starts to brown, stir frequently. Reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pot. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools, cover the pot again until the onions are reduced and have caramel color about 25 to 30 minutes. 

Step 2

At that time add remaining 3 cups water and ¾ teaspoon salt in a soup pot. Add rice, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain the boil, cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes. Trim the white ribs of the chard. Chop the chard green and spinach coarsely. 

Step 3

Cook the rice for 15 minutes, then add the chard green. Go to the boil, cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes. When the onions are caramelized add a little boiling liquid into them. Add them with spinach, broth and cayenne into the rice. Return to the simmer, cover and cook, stirring until the spinach is smooth but still green in color, cook about 5 minutes more.

Step 4

Blend the soup in the immersion blender until smooth. You can also use a regular blender. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste the soup and add more lemon juice if needed. You can garnish the soup with olive oil. 

What to serve with green soup?

Green soup is a proper meal on its own but you can serve it with other side dishes. Serve it with:

• Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Parker House Rolls
• Low-Carb Cloud Bread
• Garlicky Cauliflower Bread
• Buttered biscuits
• Baked potatoes
• Baked beans 

Nutrition Facts

Total Carbohydrate  13g Dietary Fiber  3g Total Sugars  3g   Protein  3g

Total Fat 4g   Saturated Fat 1g Vitamin A  7462 IU Vitamin C  33mg

Folate  98 mcg   Sodium   447 mg   Calcium  93 mg    Iron  3mg

Magnesium   84 mg   Potassium   510mg

Storage and freezing 

You can store the leftover soup, let it cool, then transfer it  in an airtight container and put it in the fridge for up to 4 days. And this green soup can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. Reheat on the stove until heated thoroughly.   

What greens are good for soup?

Each green vegetable has different flavors. If you are cooking on the stove, then stick to the leafy greens like kale, spinach. Chard, and collards. You can use parsley, cilantro and watercress in the end of the soup to add more flavor to it. 

Final words

This Green Soup recipe defines all expectations of what green soup actually is. This simple soup is delicious, warming and cozy. It can be made with any green vegetable which you have. Like green cabbage, zucchini, broccoli, kale, chard, asparagus, spinach and more. 

Green veggies like chard and spinach provide the nutrients that our body needs per day. Chard is a calorie vegetable with lots of health benefits. It’s rich with potassium, fiber, vitamin A and vitamin K. 

Spinach is the powerhouse of nutrients that is packed with iron, vitamin C and folate. Our green soup is high in fiber and low in calories and also rich in vitamins and minerals making it a healthier soup. 

I hope you will enjoy this healthy soup with a beautiful green color and taste. The good news is that you can add any green vegetable in this soup recipe and it will still be tasty. So, make it quickly and enjoy it!

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