Cream of Spinach and Kale Soup

What's more comforting than relaxing on the couch, wrapped up in a comfy blanket with a bowl of delicious and heart-warming soup in your hands? I know, I Know, its summer time.

But you know what? I love cream soup so much, I will still have a bowl even if its 30 degrees outside.

For this recipe I decided to leave the skin on the potato cubes. It gives more flavor and adds more nutrients. For the chicken broth, buy organic if you can, or even better: Make your own.

Many people blend their cream soups until smooth... Don't! Pulsing the soup just a few times gives it more texture and the taste just isn't the same.

Cream of Spinach and Kale Soup

You will notice that I turn off the heat right after adding the greens. I do that for two simple reasons:

First, green veggies will retain more of their nutritional value when they are just slightly cooked.

Second, cooking veggies for too long just kills the taste!

Recipe

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Kale And Spinach Cream Soup

Course Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 10 Bowls

Calories 63 kcal

Author Gabriel

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup chopped green onion
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cup fresh spinach chopped
• 2 cup fresh kale chopped
• 2 tablespoon butter
• Parmesan cheese to taste (Optional)

Instructions

1. Gently melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then add in the green onion, cook for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally, add garlic 3 minutes before the end.
2. Meanwhile, cut the rest of your ingredients.
3. Add the potatoes and chicken broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
4. Remove from heat and add the rest of the ingredients.
5. Set aside for about 10-15 minutes
6. Using a blender or food processor, pulse the soup a few times so it keeps some texture. You could blend it until smooth, but it does not taste the same!
7. Serve and sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is a rough estimate without additional toppings

Nutrition Facts

Kale And Spinach Cream Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 Bowl)

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 380mg17%

Potassium 392mg11%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2120IU42%

Vitamin C 32.8mg40%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.