Detoxifying Swiss Chard and Kale Soup with Cilantro, Jalapeno and Lime
recipe by Andrea Rice for MindBodyGreen
Ingredients:
- 1 large (or 2 small) bunch(es) Swiss or rainbow chard (keep stems)
- A few handfuls of kale, de-stemmed, washed and chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped with stems
- 4 or 5 small potatoes or 1 large potato, sliced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 medium size yellow onion, sliced
- 1 jalapeno or Shishito pepper, finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Juice and Zest from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup yogurt, sour cream or your favorite vegan alternative
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 to 2 tsp. salt, depending on taste
- Optional shaved parmesan for topping
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot and sweat the onions, carrots and potatoes until just tender (about 5 to 7min). In the meantime, chop your chard stems ½-1/4 inch-thick and add to the pot.
- Add cumin and coriander to the veggies. Add the tomato paste, garlic and jalapeno, smashing into the vegetable mixture until fragrant.
- Lay the kale, chard and cilantro on top and salt generously. Begin to fold the greens into the veggies, cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat down slightly until the greens begin to wilt. Next add your stock and bring the heat back up to a boil, then a gentle simmer until all of the vegetables (especially the potatoes!) are tender.
- Remove from heat and cool briefly, before whisking in the yogurt or non-dairy cream. Pour the soup into your high-speed blender or Vitamix and puree until smooth, rich and creamy. The color should be a nice, deep green.
- Bring the soup back to the pot over low heat and add the lime juice and zest. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with freshly shaved parmesan or non-dairy cheese. I recommend incorporating some toasted baguette or a nice piece of crusty gluten free bread for dipping. Serves 6-8.
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