Winter needn’t be the only time we enjoy great veggie soups and stews. Here’s my recipe for a peppery Super Green Spring Broth that works well all year round.
This recipe was inspired by the contents of a recent organic veg box delivery from our friends at Able & Cole, so don’t be afraid to experiment with what’s in your larder or fridge on any given day. Apart from the ingredients, all you’ll need is one large pan, a pint jug and a stirring spoon!
The quantities below should serve 2 – 3 people.
Ingredients
- leeks (2 large or 3 small, chopped)
- celery (3 sticks, chopped)
- cabbage (½, finely shredded)
- broccoli (1 head, cut into bite-size pieces)
- peas (1 cup)
- watercress (1 handful, roughly chopped)
- spinach (1 large handful)
- butter beans (1 tin)
- garlic (1 clove, diced)
Stock & Seasoning Ingredients
- organic vegetable stock (1 pint)
- Tamari soy (1 – 2 teaspoons)
- Dijon mustard (½ teaspoon)
- thyme (½ teaspoon, fresh or dried)
- cayenne pepper (a pinch)
- turmeric (¼ teaspoon)
- coconut oil (1 teaspoon) (∗optional)
- olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon)
- sea salt and ground black pepper
- fresh coriander or flat leaf parsley (to garnish)
Process
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan
- Sautee the leeks, garlic & thyme
- Add the celery and turmeric and stir until the celery softens
- In a jug, mix the pint of stock, the Dijon mustard, a few twists of black pepper, the apple cider vinegar, a pinch of cayenne pepper & a few dashes of Tamari soy
- Add the shredded cabbage and the contents of the stock jug to the main pan, and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes
- Then add the chopped broccoli
- Simmer for a further 5 minutes or so, until the cabbage & broccoli are almost cooked through
- Now add the watercress, the spinach & a cup of cooked peas
- Add a teaspoon of coconut oil (∗optional) and simmer for a few minutes
- Season (to taste) with sea salt & black pepper
- Serve & garnish with a handful of freshly-chopped coriander or flat leaf parsley
I hope you like the Integrated Wellbeing Super Green Spring Broth as much as I do!
With love and wellbeing wishes,
