Green Goddess Soup
Green Goddess Soup
This green soup is about as fresh as it gets! It’s loaded with all sorts of green vegetables that are FULL of nutrients to help you fulfill your daily quota. It contains cauliflower which is a cruciferous vegetable meaning it has cancer-fighting properties in it. I try to have at least one cruciferous vegetable a day whether it’s kale, cabbage, cauliflower or others from the list. A soup is a great way to consume vegetables! I mean, there’s only so many salads a person can eat! Am I right!?
There are four varieties of green vegetables that go along with cauliflower to make up the bulk of this soup:
broccoli
celery
zucchini
spinach
It’s the blend of these vegetables that makes up the beautiful pale green colour of this soup. Another thing I love about soups is that it can all be made in just one pot. This means minimal dishes and easy clean up; that makes me very happy woman! This soup does contain dairy but you can substitute the cream for coconut milk to make it dairy-free. It is naturally gluten-free and low carb. You can also serve it as gazpacho in the summer time for a different and even more refreshing take on the soup.
Green Goddess Soup
Ingredients
- 2 small heads broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 head medium-sized cauliflower, chopped
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, packed
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream
- shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnishing
- olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, celery and zucchini until softened. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli, cauliflower and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are cooked and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cover until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- With a hand blender, blend the soup until it is smooth and no chunks remain.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese, serve hot and enjoy!