Green Velvet Soup

Green Velvet Soup
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    375

Embrace the verdant allure of Green Velvet Soup, a comforting and vibrant creation that cloaks your palate in a velvety embrace. This delightful soup boasts a symphony of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection and blended into a luxuriously smooth elixir. It's a celebration of wholesome goodness, offering both visual appeal and unparalleled flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a sophisticated starter.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    389 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the vegetable broth, diced potatoes, sliced celery, chopped onion, split peas, and bay leaves. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, or until the potatoes and peas are very tender.

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Recipe View 20 mins Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the broccoli florets, diced zucchini, dried basil, and black pepper. Continue to simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 20 minutes.

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Recipe View 3 mins Add the chopped spinach and stir until it wilts into the soup, about 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.

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05 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Using an immersion blender, carefully purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, purée the soup in batches in a regular blender, being cautious of the hot liquid. (5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Season the soup with sea salt to taste. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, if desired.

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth.
To make the soup even more vibrant, add a handful of fresh parsley or kale along with the spinach.
This soup freezes beautifully. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers and freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 125 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Paolo Marquardt

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat and it was amazing!

  • Orland Nienow

    I made this recipe with lentils instead of split peas, and it turned out great! Thanks for the tip.

  • Jacques Jakubowski

    I found that 45 minutes simmering was enough, but I made sure to dice everything very finely.

  • Blanca Tillman

    This soup is absolutely delicious! The texture is so creamy and the flavors are perfectly balanced.

  • Heath Treutel

    My kids are usually picky eaters, but they devoured this soup. It's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

  • Kelsi Hauck

    Freezes really well! Perfect for meal prepping.

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