Great Green Soup Recipe

Name: Great Green Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, washed well and cut across into thin slices; 1/2 medium head broccoli, florets only; 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut across in 1/4-inch slices; 3 pounds peas in the pod, shelled, or 1 10-ounce box frozen tiny peas, defrosted and drained; 1 pound mashing potatoes, peeled and cut across in 1/4-inch slices; 1 small bunch parsley, leaves only; 1 medium bunch watercress, leaves only; 1/2 small green cabbage, cored and shredded; 6 cups chicken stock, homemade or commercial; 5 teaspoons kosher salt, less if using commercial stock; 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar; 20 basil leaves, washed and cut across in narrow strips; Lots of freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, washed well and cut across into thin slices
1/2 medium head broccoli, florets only
1 small cucumber, peeled and cut across in 1/4-inch slices
3 pounds peas in the pod, shelled, or 1 10-ounce box frozen tiny peas, defrosted and drained
1 pound mashing potatoes, peeled and cut across in 1/4-inch slices
1 small bunch parsley, leaves only
1 medium bunch watercress, leaves only
1/2 small green cabbage, cored and shredded
6 cups chicken stock, homemade or commercial
5 teaspoons kosher salt, less if using commercial stock
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
20 basil leaves, washed and cut across in narrow strips
Lots of freshly ground black pepper

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the leek, broccoli, cucumber, peas, potatoes, parsley, watercress, cabbage and stock.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Lower the heat, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Strain the soup, and reserve the liquid in the saucepan.
5
In a food processor, puree the vegetables with a little of the reserved liquid.
6
Whisk the puree into the reserved liquid, or pass everything through the medium disk of a food mill and return to the pan.
7
Season with salt and vinegar.
8
Allow the soup to sit for a few hours.
9
Stir in the basil and pepper.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Lower the heat, and simmer for 1 minute.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, washed well and cut across into thin slices, 1/2 medium head broccoli, florets only, 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut across in 1/4-inch slices, 3 pounds peas in the pod, shelled, or 1 10-ounce box frozen tiny peas, defrosted and drained, and more.

Yes, Great Green Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Great Green Soup

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