Soup
Spinach, Coconut and Zucchini Soup
Make this healthy spinach soup once and it will become a favourite recipe! A vibrant vegan soup full of goodness:
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 25 minutes
- Total 30 minutes
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I have been trying to train our dog Brutus. Trying and, mostly, failing. Not only is he a headstrong hound, notoriously hard to train, he also only came into our lives when he was six months old and already set in his ways.
What does dog training have to do with a spinach soup recipe you ask? Well, nothing, mostly. But one thing that’s interesting is the way dogs makes associations with words, gestures or actions.
If you lift your arm in a certain motion he will sit down, no questions asked. This motion is linked to getting a treat 😉
This spinach soup also has associations for me and not very pleasant ones. I have been making versions of this recipe for years and I was all set to post it on the blog a couple of years ago.
The camera was mounted on the tripod, the props were in place and then *someone* didn’t realise the blender lid was not securely in place.
Yup, I am that someone. The soup was scalding hot, bright green and it went absolutely everywhere. Absolutely everywhere on my actual computer desk (where I was shooting at the time) next to my actual computer. YIKES!
Every time I make this soup since that fateful day, I am extra careful when blending and serving. And it has taken me this long to photograph it again – I was really scarred by the cleaning up process.
But don’t let my associations put you off – this is such a delicious soup and you can spice it in different ways.
Go for lime, lemongrass and chilli for an Asian version, or warming Indian spices like I have done here.
If you add the spinach towards the end of cooking you will end up with a really vibrant colour and fresher taste.
This soup is vegan and gluten free (minus the optional croutons). It is also perfect for Slimming World, but you might want to replace the light coconut milk (from a tin) to milk that’s part of your daily allowance.
A big thank you to Tefal for sending me a set of their Ingenio induction pots. These are by far my favourite pots thanks their clever stacking system – space is a real issue when you have as many props as I do!
Have you made my spinach soup?Post a photo on my Facebook page, share it on Instagram, or save it to Pinterest with the tag #Nusde. I can’t wait to see your take on it!
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Recipe
Spinach, Coconut and Zucchini Soup
A comforting and filling soup that is packed with flavor. I call this my ‘Incredible Hulk soup’ and sometimes change up the vegetables – as long as they are green!
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 25 minutes
- Total 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 large leek (topped and tailed, finely diced)
- 1 medium potato (such as Maris piper, peeled and cubed)
- 1 large zucchini ((= courgette), cubed)
- 1 green chili (deseeded and finely diced)
- 1 cup (240ml) hot vegetable stock (I used a Kallo cube)
- 1 x 14 oz (400g) can light coconut milk
- 3 ½–7 oz (100–200g) fresh spinach
- salt and pepper to season
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- 4 slices stale ciabatta (cubed)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp dried herbs (I used Herbs de Provence)
- handful crisp spinach leaves to garnish
Method
- 1
Toss the bread cubes in the garlic granules and herbs. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and then fry the bread cubes, stirring often, until crunchy and a little colored. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in large pot. Add the spices and stir for a minute.
- 3
Add the leek, potato, courgette and chili and stir to coat in the spices. Season well with salt and pepper, cover the pot and sweat the vegetables over low heat for five minutes.
- 4
Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk and cook for another 10 minutes or until the potato is fork tender.
- 5
Add the spinach and stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender, make sure the lid is secure and blend until completely smooth. You may need to do this in batches.
- 7
Serve the soup topped with the croutons and a handful crisp spinach leaves.
Notes
I used my air fryer to make the crisp spinach garnish – about 10 minutes on medium heat with a little coconut oil.
