Sopa Verde
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and velvety *Sopa Verde*, a comforting green soup bursting with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients. This recipe blends earthy poblano peppers, hearty spinach, fragrant cilantro, and parsley into a luscious, vegetable-packed broth, perfectly balanced by the tangy zest of lime juice. Thickened with creamy white rice and pureed to silky perfection, this wholesome dish is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a hearty yet healthy meal. Garnish with creamy avocado slices and a sprinkle of crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible finish. Perfect for plant-based diets and naturally gluten-free, *Sopa Verde* is a flavorful celebration of wholesome ingredients that will warm you from the inside out.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, chopped
- 4 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 cup cilantro, fresh
- 0.5 cup parsley, fresh
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped poblano peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach, cilantro, and parsley to the pot and stir until they begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Add the cooked white rice to the pot and stir to combine.
Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
Return the soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender) and stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced avocado and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7332 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.7 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1312 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 36.0 mg | 200% | |
| Potassium | 9930 mg | 211% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
