Emerald Green Velvet Soup Recipes

GREEN VELVET SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine onion, celery, potatoes, split peas, bay leaves and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
• Remove the bay leaves and stir in the zucchini, broccoli, basil and black pepper. Simmer 20 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
• Stir in spinach and remove from heat. Puree in a blender or food processor using an immersion blender. Salt to taste.

EMERALD SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot butter and olive oil over medium high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
• Stir in broth, spinach, potatoes, broccoli, oregano, mustard, salt, nutmeg and hot sauce.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat.
• Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Cool slightly.
• Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Return to pan. Stir in milk. Heat through.
• Serve with croutons if desired.

EMERALD-GREEN VELVET SOUP

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Add potato and broth, and raise heat to high; bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cook, uncovered, until parsley is wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree mixture in blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual soup bowls and garnish, if desired, with one of the optional garnishes. Serve immediately.

GREEN VELVET SOUP

Steps:

• Place the onion, celery, potatoes, split peas, and bay leaves in a large pot with the water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• Add the remaining ingredients with the exception of the salt.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender in several batches and puree until smooth.
• Return to the pot, add salt to taste, and heat until steamy.