Creamy Broccoli and Spinach Soup
Deliciously creamy but healthy broccoli and spinach soup packed with nutrients. Makes a filling lunch or a light healthy dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli chopped
- 2 cups frozen spinach
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 3 cups broth chicken, turkey, beef or veggie
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon of half and half (single cream)
Instructions
- To a large saucepan, add garlic and oil and sautee on low for a minute or two
- Add broccoli and spinach and heat on medium for around 5 minutes, stirring frequently
- Season with salt and pepper
- Pour in broth and stir
- Bring to a boil on medium heat, the reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes
- Add grated cheese, milk and cream
- Sprinkle in parsley and stir again
- Remove from heat
- Allow to cool and then blend for a perfectly smooth texture
- Enjoy!