Creamy Herb Soup: Discover a Velvety Delight!
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A velvety and flavorful creamy herb soup made with fresh herbs and vegetables.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped spinach and parsley to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot (if using a blender) and stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Heat gently until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
- You can also add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- For a bit of heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes while sautéing the onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg