Description
Easy Swamp Soup is a hearty, comforting dish inspired by Southern and Cajun flavors. Packed with nutrient-dense leafy greens like spinach and kale, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices, this vibrant green soup is both wholesome and delicious. Perfect for cozy evenings, meal prep, or a nourishing lunch, this recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and bursting with earthy flavors.
Ingredients
Fresh spinach – 4 cups
Kale – 2 cups, chopped
Onion – 1 large, diced
Garlic cloves – 4, minced
Vegetable broth – 6 cups
Sweet potatoes – 2, peeled and cubed
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preparing the Vegetables and Greens
Wash the spinach and kale thoroughly to remove any dirt
Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces
Dice the onion and mince the garlic to have all your ingredients ready
Creating the Flavorful Base
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
Simmering the Soup
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cubed sweet potatoes
Season with salt and black pepper
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender
Adding the Greens and Final Touches
Add the spinach and kale to the pot and stir until the greens are wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes
Squeeze in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired
Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
For extra protein add chickpeas, lentils, or shredded chicken
Substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or butternut squash if preferred
To enhance the flavor consider adding smoked paprika or fresh herbs like thyme or parsley
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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