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Green Spinach and Chard Soup

The comfort of a warm bowl of green spinach and chard soup, coupled with it's premium nourishment, is a feeling like no other.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chard, soup, spinach
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 5 people
Calories 147kcal
Cost $8

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cooking fat
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 large leek white and light green parts, chopped
  • 1 big bunch spinach chopped
  • 1 big bunch green Swiss chard chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato diced in small cubes
  • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the onion with the fat on a low heat with some sea salt until soft and golden, about 30 minutes.
    2 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 large onion
  • In the mean time, in a stockpot, place the diced sweet potato, leek, spinach, chard and ginger with 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon sea salt.
    1 ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 large leek, 1 big bunch spinach, 1 big bunch green Swiss chard, 1 large sweet potato, 3 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and let simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Add the onions during the simmering process when they are ready.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring back to a boil.
    2 cups chicken stock
  • Remove the pot from the heat, add the lemon juice and some black pepper to taste.
    3 teaspoon lemon juice, Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Puree in a blender or food processor, making sure not to burn yourself with the hot liquid.
  • Serve in bowls with a wedge of lemon on the side and some extra grated ginger as a garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7319IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg