Creamy Garden Soup

Here’s a great way to add some greens to your day. This is a mix and match recipe, so you can use your favorite greens and herbs to make it your own. Get creative and have fun with it. Cook up a different soup every time you make it. It’s a great way to use up small amounts of fresh greens, herbs and broth leftover in the fridge. For instance, I used chicken broth, arugula, parsley, dried dill and lemon juice for the soup pictured here, but you could use vegetable broth, baby spinach, fresh cilantro, dried basil and a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a completely different creation.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Keyword: Chef Taffiny Elrod, Keto Chow, Savory Chicken Soup
Keto Chow Flavor: Savory Chicken Soup
Recipe Creator: Chef Taffiny Elrod
Serving: 1 (20 oz) Serving
Calories: 1180.1kcal

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Author: Taffiny Elrod

Ingredients

  • 14 fluid ounces broth or water
  • 1 cup tender leafy greens such as baby spinach or arugula
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, or chives roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of your favorite dried herb(s) like oregano, marjoram, tarragon, or dill optional
  • 2 whole green onions white and green parts cleaned and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 serving Savory Chicken Soup Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)
  • 2 ounces neutral tasting oil such as avocado oil
  • 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or a dash of hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan or Romano cheese optional

Instructions

  • Bring the broth or water to a simmer in a small sauce pan over medium heat or in a microwave safe container in the microwave
  • Add the greens, herbs, salt and pepper to the hot broth.
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  • Add the Keto Chow and blend with an immersion blender until the greens are completely pureed.
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  • Add the avocado oil, olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar and blend until emulsified.
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  • Stir in the cheese (if using) and enjoy.
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Notes

Yield: approximately 20 ounces
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garden Soup
Serving Size
 
244.1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
1180.1
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
116.2
g
179
%
Saturated Fat
 
15.44
g
97
%
Trans Fat
 
0.15
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
13.81
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
81.89
g
Cholesterol
 
17.37
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
2392.2
mg
104
%
Potassium
 
1877.4
mg
54
%
Carbohydrates
 
12.85
g
4
%
Fiber
 
8.49
g
35
%
Sugar
 
1.37
g
2
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
0.05
g
Net Carbs
 
4.31
g
Protein
 
29.59
g
59
%
Vitamin A
 
5322.32
IU
106
%
Vitamin C
 
153.51
mg
186
%
Calcium
 
873.79
mg
87
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 244.1g | Calories: 1180.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.85g | Protein: 29.59g | Fat: 116.2g | Saturated Fat: 15.44g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.81g | Monounsaturated Fat: 81.89g | Trans Fat: 0.15g | Cholesterol: 17.37mg | Sodium: 2392.2mg | Potassium: 1877.4mg | Fiber: 8.49g | Sugar: 1.37g | Vitamin A: 5322.32IU | Vitamin C: 153.51mg | Calcium: 873.79mg | Iron: 5mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.05g | Net Carbs: 4.31g

Photos by Carrie Brown