Description
This Creamy Spring Greens Soup is a vibrant and delightful blend of fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for springtime dining. Smooth and rich, it’s a comforting dish that celebrates the season’s bounty.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
1 bunch snap peas or sugar snap peas ends trimmed
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 medium potato peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh herbs for garnish (chives
parsley
or microgreens)
Optional: 1 tsp mustard seeds or toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Optional: drizzle of herb oil or olive oil for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and snap peas, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Add the diced potato and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream until fully combined.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and optional seeds or oil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the amount of cream or substitute with a non-dairy option. Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: soup-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Creamy Spring Greens Soup, Healthy Soup, Spring Soup, Vegetable Soup