If you’re looking to boost the nutritional content of your food and eat a little healthier, soup is a great option. Depending on the recipe, a single bowl can provide you with three (or more!) portions of fruit and vegetables. Check out this gorgeous green soup, which is delicious, filling, and totally healthy.
Ingredients (to serve 4)
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 head of broccoli
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen spinach
- 2 carrots
- 1 large potato
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups of water
Instructions
- Finely slice the onion and broccoli.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and broccoli and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Cube the potato and add this to the pan, stirring continuously.
- After 5 minutes, add the sliced carrots and salt and pepper.
- Once the carrot has softened, add the milk and water.
- Bring to a simmer, and let the soup cook for another 15 minutes, until the potato has softened. Blend in a food processor or leave it, depending on your preference.
Filling, healthy and packed full of essential nutrients, a bowl of this soup makes a great lunch or dinner option.
