BRAZILIAN SPINACH SOUP/RECIPE

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Cauliflower lowers carbs while maintaining texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and customizable.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale offers similar nutrients and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Stir in lemon juice for brightness.

Serve hot, garnished with cream and parsley.

Top with croutons for added crunch.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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