We were lucky enough to visit Portugal in late Spring, and one of the allergy-free options that we were offered in almost every restaurant and café was their fresh, homemade soup. Thickened with potato, and never containing dairy, we had loads of delicious variations. We ordered ‘green soup’ at a simple beach café recommended by a local – and it was so good we ordered seconds! This is my version, I hope you like it.
portuguese-style green soup
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| Prep Time10minutes |
| Cook Time20minutes |
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the leeks and potato. Cook gently over a low heat whilst you chop the other vegetables. Stir often to stop them sticking to the bottom.
- Add the garlic, courgette and stock. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
- Stir through the spinach until wilted and then blend with a stick blender. Season, and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of dried chilli or sumac.
Recipe Notes
Cook Once: Eat Twice
Can be chilled, or frozen and reheated.
Nutrition Facts
portuguese-style green soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101
Calories from Fat 36
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 448mg
19%
19%
Potassium 487mg
14%
14%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
6%
6%
Vitamin A
46%
46%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
5%
5%
Iron
8%
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.