CREAMY BROCCOLI-AND-SPINACH SOUP
Thanks to mild-mannered baby spinach and silky sautéed leeks, this weeknight-friendly broccoli soup not only gets an extra boost of nutrients like iron and vitamins B and C-it also takes on a most vibrant color of green and boasts a velvety texture without any heavy cream in sight! A drizzle of tangy crème fraîche and a few crunchy pretzel nuggets serve as the finishing touches to this wholesome and warming bowl.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in mustard, then flour; cook until mixture has a slightly nutty aroma, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in broth until combined. Add broccoli stems and season with salt and pepper; increase heat to high and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add broccoli florets; reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered until broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute more; remove from heat.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender. Return to pot and reheat over medium-low. Whisk crème fraîche with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Serve soup, drizzled with crème-fraîche mixture and garnished with pretzels.
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Efrain Rios
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I love the combination of broccoli and spinach. The soup was also very creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jermaine Smith
[email protected]This soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a lot. Overall, it was a good soup, but I would probably make some changes next time.
Riya moni Riyamoni80
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the broccoli. I would definitely make this soup again.
BS Khan
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rajpoot Ahmad
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and full of vegetables. I would definitely make it again.
Jaime Markin
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I love the combination of broccoli and spinach. The soup was also very creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Huzifa Ahmed
[email protected]This soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a lot. Overall, it was a good soup, but I would probably make some changes next time.
Nicole Hilon
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Milton Kaiser
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the broccoli. I would definitely make this soup again.
Shajahan Shame
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and full of vegetables. I would definitely make it again.
Martin Ellis
[email protected]This soup was a big hit with my family. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.
Ermi Dallas
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I love that it's also a healthy and easy weeknight meal.