Not your momma’s cream soup! Cream of Green Vegetable Soup is loaded with “super” vegetables with just a touch of cream!
Hope you all survived and had a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving! If you went shopping on Black Friday, hope you survived that as well.
I stay out of the fray on Black Friday. I decided years ago there was nothing that important or a bargain good enough for me to get up before dawn, stand in line in the cold and then stampede into a store when it opened. That goes for the rest of the day, too. And Saturday. By Sunday, I may venture out. The older I get, the less able I am to deal with crazy.
So, you may think this green vegetable soup is a little crazy.
Who in their right mind would combine kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and spinach in a soup? I do and it’s awesome–especially after the Thanksgiving food orgy.
The idea for this soup was conceived a long time ago because of a request from a personal chef client. Her kids loved my cream of asparagus soup even though it was green. In order for them to consume more good green stuff, she asked me to sneak in a few more vegetables. In fact, she once requested every green vegetable be in the soup, including green beans and zucchini.
It worked and they ate it, but the “green” taste was a bit over the top. So, I set out to find a green vegetable combination for her that worked well together. Ta-daa!
Cream of Green Vegetable Soup.
To this day, this soup and my Simply Pumpkin Muffins remain two of her kids’ favorites!
Besides kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, there’s celery, spinach and potassium-rich potatoes to help thicken and give the soup some body. Kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli work well together because they’re all cruciferous vegetables.
A small amount of cream at the very end before pureeing provides a hint of richness. If you don’t wish to use heavy cream, you can get away without it or use your favorite dairy alternative such as almond or coconut milk.
If using a blender or food processor, please be careful when pureeing hot soups! I puree the soup right in the pot with an immersion blender. If you don’t already have an immersion blender, put one on your Christmas list! I’ve used numerous brands of immersion blenders in my business and Oxo’s immersion blender is the best one of I’ve used.
Swirl in some yogurt, sour cream or just a touch more cream and you’ve got a soup that’s worthy of your next dinner party!
Instead of going out into the holiday “crazy,” I do as much as possible from my computer. Here’s the equipment used to make this delicious soup: (Affiliate links here and above. Thank you for supporting From a Chef’s Kitchen!)
Enjoy!
Cream of Green Vegetable Soup
Not your momma's cream soup! Cream of Green Vegetable Soup is loaded with "super" vegetables with just a touch of cream!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 large broccoli crowns, coarsely chopped
- 1 large bunch curly green kale, stems removed, coarsely chopped (approximately four cups tightly packed)
- 1 bag (9-ounce) baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cream, yogurt or sour cream for "swirling"
Directions
Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, reduce heat to medium and cook 5-7 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and the cubed potato and saute briefly or just until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and kale. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender. Add the spinach and cook briefly or until it is wilted.
Add the heavy cream. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth or CAREFULLY in batches in a food processor or blender. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
To serve, swirl in some additional cream, yogurt or sour cream.
Liv says
Oh yum such a great vibrant looking soup!! I love making soups and this one looks like it’s up my alley. I’d have to swap out all the dairy but that’s easy!
Carol says
Thanks, Liv! Almond milk would be a delicious alternative to the dairy.
Cynthia says
The photos are beautiful and the soup looks super healthy! I’m expecting a baby and lately all I can eat is soup and fruit 😀 will give this a go!
Carol says
Thank you, Cynthia! Hope you enjoy and hope Baby does, too!
Lisa says
Will definitely try this. We love Mexican cream as a swirl in alternative.
Carol says
Thanks, Lisa! Hope you enjoy!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Leafy green vegetables are very beneficial, and thus, this soup is an ideal meal!
Carol says
Thank you, Agness! Noticed you were from Poland. I’m Polish and have been there a couple of times–would love to return sometime as it’s an amazing country!
Monica says
Yum. I love the way this recipe sounds. Green vegetables in a creamy soup? Such a great idea… healthy, too! 🙂
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
Look at the healthy goodness! It’s pouring rain here and I would love a bowl right about now!
Jessica says
I’ve never seen a bowl of vegetable soup look so beautiful! Can’t wait to give it a try.
Carol says
Thanks, Jessica! It’s very emerald green!!
Elena says
I love the idea of this soup! What a great way to sneak in more veggies into a family meal! Will surely give it a try.
Carol says
Thanks, Elana! My client’s kids ask for it!
Isabel says
I LOVE this. Soups are actually always my go-to when I feel like I need to add more veggies into my diet. This definitely does the trick! And it’s such a beautiful color, too!
Carol says
Thank you, Isabel!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
I’m with you, Carol. I’d just as soon be in our nice warm kitchen experimenting or just plain cooking an old standard. Switch on Pandora and I’m as happy as a clam. Your soup looks delicious! A great way to get your greens and stay warm. We just made a big pot of chili — we’ll have to try out this recipe. You’re not anywhere near the fires, are you? Hope you are all okay.
Erin says
I love Brussels sprouts. Never thought to put them in a soup-Genius, I can’t wait to try this!
Carol says
Thanks, Erin! Hope you enjoy!