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Spice-Me-Up Leafy Greens Soup

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 People

Equipment

  • 1 Soup pot medium

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack of kale stemmed and torn
  • 1 pack of spinach
  • 2 bok choy
  • curry leaves from 1 sprig
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/3 tsp fenugreek seeds optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • a small piece of fresh ginger optional
  • 1/3 tsp nigella seeds optional
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley leaves divided
  • fresh lime juice and grated parmesan to garnish
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly wash the leaves.
  • In the soup pot, heat the oil to medium. Add the seeds (fennel, cumin, coriander and fenugreek and nigella if using) and toast for 10-15 seconds just until the aroma is released.
  • Add the curry leaves and ginger (if using). Cook for a few seconds, stirring.
  • Add the turmeric, 2 tbsp fresh parsley and fold in the leafy greens, little by little as they wilt.
  • Pour in 3 cups of boiling water, add salt and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Using a hand blender, blitz the soup until smooth. Add more water to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Serve seasoned with lime juice, grated parmesan, the remaining parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

  • You can substitute green leaves for other vegetables such as asparagus, green beans, broccoli, cabbage or zucchini.