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Pretty Spring Green Bisque
This vibrant soup is not only beautiful, but also chock full of alkalizing spring detox ingredients. Serve hot in pretty bowls with an assortment of fresh garnishes. Alternatively, experiment by freezing spring flowers in ice cubes and serving soup cold in small, clear glasses topped with the attractive ice cubes.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil
- 1 small sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped, reserving fronds for garnish
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) nutritional yeast
- 4 cups (1 L) packed greens such as spinach, kale, and baby chard leaves
- 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed flat-leaf parsley
- 4 Tbsp (60 mL) coconut cream, divided
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper (optional)
- Garnishes: shaved radishes, pea shoots, fennel fronds, or toasted almonds (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 77
- protein 3g
-
fat
5g
- saturated fat 4g
- trans fat 0g
-
carbohydrates
8g
- sugars 3g
- fibre 3g
- sodium 116mg
