Super Green Soup

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super green soup

You spring clean your house, and maybe even your life - so why not your body? This tasty super green soup is healthy, quick and easy. Packed with leafy greens and fiber-loaded beans, it provides plenty of nutritional benefits without weighing you down - a perfect preparation tool for the return of warmer weather. Remember to use organic ingredients!


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of chopped kale
  • 2 cups of chopped chard
  • 2 cups of chopped spinach
  • 1 can of beans (your favorite), rinsed and drained
  • 4 cloves of fresh garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 - 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 - 2 stalks of celery, chopped
  • 1 med potato, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 6 cups of vegetable broth
  • 4 cups of water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsely or dill to sprinkle on top

Directions:

Combine the broth, water, garlic, onion, carrots, potato and celery in a large pot. Bring to a boil and then cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add kale and beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the kale has wilted. Remove from heat and add spinach, cilantro, salt and pepper. Stir well and allow to cool about 5 minutes. Puree with a blender or food processor. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or dill on top.

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