Winter Greens Soup

Winter Greens Soup

Ingredients

  • Vegetables Stock, about 4 cups
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced, about 3 cups
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 medium-size potato, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves washed, about 8 cups packed
  • 1 bunch of green chard, stems removed and leaves washed, about 8 cups packed
  • 1 bunch of spinach, stems removed and leaves washed, about 8 cups packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Garlic Croutons
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Garlic Croutons:

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 whole grain baguette, thinly sliced

Directions

Make the stock and keep it warm over low heat. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several pinches of pepper.  Sauté over medium heat until the onion is soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Then add the garlic, chard stems, potatoes, and carrot. Sauté until the vegetables are heated through, about five minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock, cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes. When the vegetables are tender, add the white wine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pan is nearly dry. Stir in the kale, chard, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few pinches of pepper, and 3 cups stock. Cover the pot and cook the soup for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chard and kale are tender.  Add the spinach and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until just wilted. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Thin with a little more stock if it seems too thick. Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with Garlic Croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Garlic Croutons:

Preheat the oven to 375. Combine the olive oil and the garlic. Lay the slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with the garlic oil.  Bake for about 8 minutes, until the croutons are crisp and lightly browned. eet and brush them lightly with the garlic oil.  Bake for about 8 minutes

  • 4 Servings
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Cook Time 20 min
  • Ready Time 35 min