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Healthy Green Vegetable Soup

Savory Healthy Green Vegetable Soup Ready in 30 Minutes

This Healthy Green Vegetable Soup is a quick, nourishing meal filled with vibrant greens, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 cups fresh greens (spinach, kale, etc.) Any leafy greens can be used.
  • 4 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef) Chicken or beef broth adds richness.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Any variety of onion works well.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Creamy Element
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked Soak for a few hours before blending.
  • 1 cup coconut milk For a dairy-free option.
Optional Additions
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh lemon is best.
  • to taste hot sauce For a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup zucchini or peas For added texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • soup pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop your fresh greens into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chosen broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir in the chopped greens, simmer for no more than 20 minutes until tender but vibrant.
  5. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency.
  6. Add soaked cashews or coconut milk to the blended soup, mixing until smooth.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optionally add lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

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