Vegan Green Soup (Printable Version)

Delicious green soup featuring fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a healthy meal any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium leek, white and light green parts sliced
05 - 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
06 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
07 - 5 ounces green beans, trimmed and chopped
08 - 7 ounces baby spinach
09 - 3.5 ounces kale, stems removed and chopped
10 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

11 - 4 cups vegetable broth
12 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings & Herbs

13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
18 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
19 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced leek, and chopped celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced potato, chopped zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
05 - Incorporate baby spinach and chopped kale into the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
06 - Stir in sea salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, and dried basil. Remove from heat.
07 - Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a standard blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
08 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It packs so many greens without feeling heavy, like sharing a secret to effortless health.
  • The blend of herbs and lemon juice adds a brightness that makes this soup incredibly comforting and refreshing.
02 -
  • Blending the soup while hot is crucial for the creamy texture but be careful with splatters; I learned that the hard way!
  • Adding lemon juice after blending keeps the flavors fresh and lively instead of muted.
03 -
  • To maximize flavor, sauté your aromatics slowly over medium heat instead of rushing; it really builds depth.
  • Using fresh herbs instead of dried can brighten the taste even more when you have them on hand.

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