Green Goddess Soup

INGREDIENTS

• Olive Oil - 1/2 TBSP
• Green Onions - 1Bunch, Sliced
• Fennel - 1/2 Medium Bulb, Chopped
• Celery - 2 or 3 Stems, Chopped
• Garlic - 2 Cloves
• Allspice - 1/4 tsp
• Cilantro - 1TBSP, Chopped
• Potato - 1 Small, Diced
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Water or Stock - 2 Cups
• Kale - 1 1/4 Cups, Tightly Packed, Rough Chop
• Spinach - 1/4 Cups, Tightly Packed, Rough Chop
• Heavy Cream - 1/4 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat oil in large stock pot over medium high heat
• Cook onion, celery, garlic and fennel until softened, about 5 minutes
• Add allspice and cilantro, cook 1 minute
• Add water/stock, potato, salt and pepper
• Stir & bring to a simmer for 7 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender
• Remove from stove
• Add kale and spinach, submerge in the liquid so they wilt.
• Blend with immersion blender until smooth and velvety
• Stir in cream
• Serve drizzled with cream or olive oil

This soup leaves you feeling comforted and nourished. As with many of the recipes we share, it isn't meant to be a set in stone recipe. Don't like fennel, no problem leave it out. Have broccoli lying around that needs to be used? Add it in. Green peas can add a sweetness to the soup. A squeeze of lemon juice can add another dimension of brightness.