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Green Power Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Green Power
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 59.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 30.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 8.1g
- Protein Content: 1.7g
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 100g leek
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-2 slices smoked ham
- 10g cornflour
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat water in a kettle until it reaches a boil. |
| 2 | Add sliced leek into the boiling water. |
| 3 | Drop in half of the sliced smoked ham and let it simmer slowly until almost soft. |
| 4 | Just before removing the kettle from heat, add the fresh spinach leaves (cleaned) and crushed garlic. |
| 5 | Season with salt and pepper according to taste. |
| 6 | Blend the mixture using a blender or a “blender stick” until smooth. |
| 7 | Return the mixture to heat and add cornflour (previously mixed with a little cold water) to thicken the soup. |
| 8 | Sprinkle in a pinch or two of ground nutmeg for an extra flavor boost. |
| 9 | Serve the soup immediately, topped with shredded ham, and accompany it with fresh bread of your choice. |
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe yields a vibrant green soup bursting with flavor and nutrients.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and thickness of the soup according to your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the smoked ham or substitute it with smoked tofu or tempeh for added texture.
- Experiment with different greens such as kale or Swiss chard for variety.
- Serve this soup as a starter or pair it with a crisp salad for a light and wholesome meal.
Enjoy your nutritious and delicious Green Power soup! 🥣💚
