Broccoli, spring greens and spinach soup

Combine broccoli, spring greens and spinach for a delicious and healthy soup that leaves your body feeling nurtured. Have it on its own or with a choice of protein for a substantial meal.

SERVES: 8 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 20 mins

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
6 stalks spring onions
6 garlic cloves, crushed
chilli, fresh or dried to taste
1 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg or powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium broccoli heads, chopped into mini florets
550g spring greens, chopped
250g baby spinach, washed
4 cups water or stock
¼ cup fresh tarragon, chopped
¾ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
Black pepper as desired

Method

Turn a large hob onto medium/high heat.
In a large pot place the oil and heat, gently fry spring onions, garlic and chilli for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the turmeric, nutmeg and stir in.
Then add the broccoli and spring greens and stir in the water/stock so everything is mixed together.
Place the lid on the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the spring greens are tender.
Then add the spinach and simmer for a further 2 minutes.
Turn the heat off and add the pepper and fresh herbs.
Take a hand blender and blend until smooth.
Add the lemon zest and juice and blend for a few seconds.
Taste and adjust seasoning if required.