Evergreen Keto Green Soup (Printable)
A creamy blend of fresh spinach, kale, zucchini, and herbs, perfect for a wholesome low-carb meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed
02 - 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed and chopped
03 - 1 small zucchini, diced
04 - 1 stalk celery, diced
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 small onion, chopped
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
→ Fats & Seasonings
10 - 3 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
14 - 1/4 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ Garnish (optional)
16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
18 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (omit for dairy-free)
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add zucchini and broccoli; cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in kale and spinach leaves. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Ladle into bowls. Top with parsley, pumpkin seeds, and Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
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- This soup delivers restaurant quality elegance with about 15 minutes of actual hands on time
- The coconut milk creates this luxurious silky texture that tricks everyone into thinking theres cream involved
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- Blending hot soup requires caution either let it cool slightly or leave the vent open on your blender
- The soup continues to thicken as it sits so thin with a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
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- Adding a tablespoon of butter or ghee before blending creates an even more luxurious mouthfeel
- Taste as you go with the salt since coconut milk can vary in sweetness between brands