Healthy Spinach and Potato Soup
Okay, I admit that spinach and potato soup probably doesn’t sound like it would be first on your list of recipes to try. That’s what I thought too when I looked at the recipe that came with our delivery of organic fruits and veggies.
Still, the recipe looked quick to pull together, low in calories, and loaded with good for you – spinach. My friend, Chris and I, decided to give it a try.
I have to admit, it was a bit on the bland side until we added basil and a garnish of shredded parm. Just those simple additions took the soup over the top. Now it’s a recipe worth trying.
Happy cooking!
Serves 4
1 bunch spinach, cleaned with stems trimmed
½ medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled, whole
1 ½ large potatoes, diced with skin
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups non-fat milk
1 tablespoon basil, minced
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese , shredded
- Boil potatoes and onion with vegetable broth over medium-high heat until tender.
- Add garlic and spinach and continue to cook until spinach is tender.
- Add milk and basil.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Puree in blender.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Potatoes with skin contains vitamins C, B6, copper, potassium, manganese, tryptophan, and fiber. Potatoes contain phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity, as well as flavonoids to protect against cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems and some cancers. B6 is helpful for cardiovascular and brain health, as well as sports endurance.
Spinach is another powerhouse of nutrition. Spinach contains iron for energy, and vitamins C and A, folic acid and B6 to help your heart. Spinach has 13 different flavonoid compounds that function as antioxidants, and as anti-cancer agents.
Calorie3s: 184
Total Fat: 1.63g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 580mg
Total Carbs: 34.96g
Dietary Fiber: 2.18g
Sugars: 7.67g
Protein: 8.69g
Weight Watchers Points 3
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Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com.
I don’t know why when people think healthy recipes they think they have to taste bland! Kudos on your additions, they DO make the soup sound better.
Viviane, Taste-Buds´s last blog ..Zaza’s Soup – 3rd Mediterranean Cooking Event, Lebanon
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Hola friend! Looks good and it’s healthy. I’ll y this.
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I absolutely love spinach and potato. So this soup would be something I would enjoy. I am in a process introduce more spinach to my kids, maybe this will work. They love soups.
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They wouldn’t know it was spinach. They taste was really good, but it did need the herbs and a little cheese. Good luck!
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Well, it’s green! All kidding aside, it sounds good and healthy. I’ve got some potatoes I need to use, and soup was the plan. Thanks for this recipe.
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It’s green alright! I’m sharing an organic fruit and veggie delivery with a friend and the recipe came in the box. We decided to give it a go. You have to believe you’re eating healthy when it’s green.
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Look at that color! The addition of basil and Parmesan sound perfect for an extra kick of flavor.
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It really was a simple soup, but needed the extra boost. Thyme would be good too, don’t you think? Maybe a few crusty croutons on top. Loved the french fry recipe by the way!
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Love the color! Great soup for a cold winter day.
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I love recipes with few ingredients that come together quickly. Just be sure to add your favorite herb, otherwise it can be a bit bland.
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Yes, I would think the basil/parm hit would be just what this needed to be absolutely perfect.
Well done!
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Thanks! It will make a good, healthy lunch this week.
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What an interesting soup combination! I love how this sounds and thanks for including the nutritional benefits:)
Seriously Soupy Serena
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No problem. Nutrition is my thing. I loved your post on soup personality. Great blog post!
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I am a serious soup lover and this looks seriously delicious! Parmesan makes everything better!
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I just started topping soups with a little garnish of cheese. It sure does add to the flavor!
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talk about going green – nice sounding soup, and healthy to boot…
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This looks very good and warming, thanks
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Krimkus,
That is healthy! I’d top it with freshly ground pepper too. Just to spice it up a bit.
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Good idea. I try to avoid too much salt, so we didn’t add a lot. Pepper would really help.
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Looks thick and yummy, Momma Rim! Just need some warm fresh bread to go with it and you’re in business!!
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A green healthy soup looks great and it’s just my type.
I will give it a try and I am sure it will be very delicious.
Thanks for sharing.
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I am giggling. I saw potatoes and spinach soup and started to cheer (quietly, of course). I thought they sounded great together in a soup and yes, they would need a shot of something which you did. I am thinking of making this today if I have spinach.
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Thanks! I really did end up tasting really good after we added the basil and cheese.
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Looks so lovely! Yum!
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oh this sounds great!!!
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yum! what a nice tasty bowl of soup
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Green is a welcome sight on the table when my world is white with snow. Thanks
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so glad i came by ur space…just what the doc ordered!!!
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That’s great! Be sure to add your herb of choice. It needs some seasoning. The basil was good, but I bet thyme or tarragon would be too.
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making this tonight! Perfect for a HEALTHIER St. Patty’s day! Thank you!
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I’m a big fan of spinach, but I wasn’t sure about spinach soup. I have to say I was surprised at how good this soup was.
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