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Power Greens Soup

As the day gets shorter and the temperatures get colder, here is a delicious and creamy plant-based soup loaded with antioxidant-rich leafy greens and cauliflower. 

We hope you enjoy this recipe on a cold winter evening! 

Power Greens Soup 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Total Time: 35 minutes 

Vibrant in color and creamy in texture, this plant-based soup is loaded with antioxidant-rich leafy greens and cauliflower.  

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 
  • 1 leek 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • 20 ounces cauliflower florets 
  • 4 cups Bone Broth  
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) Coconut Milk  
  • 10 ounces spinach, kale, chard, arugula and/or beet greens 
  • Lemon wedges, for serving  

Directions:  

  1. In 4-quart or larger saucepan and over medium heat, heat oil. Add leeks, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, until softened and starting to brown.  
  1. Stir in broth, coconut milk and cauliflower florets. Bring to boil; reduce to simmer. Continue cooking 6-8 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.  
  1. Stir in greens; cook until wilted.  
  1. Use immersion blender (or transfer soup in batches to blender) to blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.  
  1. Serve soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.  

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This blog post was brought to you by the Community Wellness team. The SEARHC Community Wellness department encompasses nutrition, health education, WISEWOMAN women’s health, tobacco cessation and more.

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