Green Velvet Soup

This green velvet soup recipe blends spinach, broccoli, celery, peas, and zucchini into a silky smooth, rich, vibrant, nourishing bowl of goodness.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.75 cup dried split peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth, potatoes, celery, onion, peas, and bay leaves in a large pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 2

Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in broccoli, zucchini, basil, and black pepper; simmer until broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in spinach. Remove pot from heat. Purée in batches in a blender, the bowl of a food processor, or using an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt.