Carrot, spinach and watercress soup
Background
Most supermarkets sell a bag of mixed "salad leaves" containing spinach, watercress and rocket - none of which are actual lettuce leaves so they are also suitable for other dishes, such as soups, stews and stuffings. This carrot, spinach and watercress soup is made with this mixture - it’s healthy, vegan and yummy! Serve it with wholesome bread.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 celery stick
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 bay leaf
- 500g carrot
- 750 ml vegetable sock
- 1 bag mixed spinach, watercress & rocket leaves
- 1 Tbsp balsamic or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, celery and garlic. Roughly chop the carrots.
- Heat the oil in a pot, then sauté the onion & celery for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a minute. Add the tomato purée and marjoram, then the carrots. Stir for a minute, then pour over the stock.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the carrot is tender, then add the mixed green leaves.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid and rest for 3 minutes.
- Using a stick blender, process the soup until you get a lightly textured, creamy soup.
- Stir in the vinegar and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Soup
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Beef, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
This beef, black bean and sweet potato stew brings together...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Sausages with Lentil and Kale Stew
This sausage, lentil and kale stew is a simple, hearty...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Apricot and Pistachio Oat Slices
These apricot and pistachio oat slices are a simple homemade...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Bean and Cauliflower Burgers
These bean and cauliflower burgers are a simple, wholesome alternative...
Recipe by Dinna |
Recent Posts
-
Curly Kale Recipes
Curly kale, often simply called kale, has become one of...
Post by Dinna | -
Black Bean Recipes
Black bean recipes are a cornerstone of Mexican, Latin American,...
Post by Dinna | -
Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon recipes have become a summer favourite around the world....
Post by Dinna | -
Melon Recipes
Melon recipes are synonymous with summer. Sweet, juicy and wonderfully...
Post by Dinna | -
Peach Recipes
Peach recipes are a celebration of summer. With their juicy...
Post by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Like Us On Facebook …





