Description
This GREEN GODDESS SOUP is a vibrant blend of leeks, broccoli, and fresh herbs, creating an irresistible dish that’s quick to prepare, healthy, and absolutely comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 large leeks, sliced and well rinsed
- 2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 large heads broccoli, florets separated and stems thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon shiro miso paste
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 packed cups baby spinach
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro, or a mix)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish
- Fresh herbs for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the avocado oil. Add the sliced leeks, diced potatoes, and chopped broccoli stems. Cook for 5 minutes until the leeks are softened.
- Add the broccoli florets, diced zucchini, trimmed asparagus, minced garlic, and miso paste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken bone broth and coconut milk, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 7 to 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the baby spinach and fresh herbs. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer to a high-speed blender in batches.
- Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, more fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
You can substitute vegetable stock for a plant-based version of this soup.
Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you like for extra flavor and nutrition.
Adjust the lemon juice to taste for a more zesty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg