Autumn Greens Soup

Name: Autumn Greens Soup
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 quart homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth; 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves; 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced; 3 cups mixed leafy greens, such as spinach, chard, and kale, trimmed, washed, drained, and chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Shaved parmesan cheese

January 26, 2012

Verdant, leafy greens lend this soup a wealth of vitamins and minerals. If using chard, kale, or other hearty greens, remove the thickest center ribs; finely chop the ribs and add to the pot with the other ingredients. Packages of “stir-fry” greens are a quick alternative.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 quart homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth

1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 garlic cloves

2 scallions, trimmed and sliced

3 cups mixed leafy greens, such as spinach, chard, and kale, trimmed, washed, drained, and chopped

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Shaved parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; add potato, garlic, scallions, mixed greens, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer until potato is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Let soup cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender or food processor, filling no more than halfway each time. (Alternately, use an immersion blender.) Season with pepper and more salt, if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan shavings.
Nutrition Information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 75g
Step 5
Saturated: 4g
Step 6
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 11.8g
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Protein: 6.6g
Step 10
Sodium: 492mg
Step 11
Fiber: 1.5g

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