Cookin’ Greens Minty Kale, Sweet Corn and Peas Soup

This soup is rich and creamy, without being too heavy. The subtle mint lightens up the soup and adds a refreshing quality.  Serve with diced chirizo, sausage or smoked ham. We also enjoy topping this dish with a few red pepper chili flakes. 

Cookin' Greens Minty Kale, Sweet Corn and Peas Soup

2015-10-05 09:24:28

Serves 4

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

1. 1 bag (300g) of Cookin' Greens Organic Kale, Corn & Peas (frozen)
2. 3 tbsp olive oil
3. 1 medium onion, diced
4. ½ cream or coconut milk
5. 2 cans (14oz) white cannellini beans
6. 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
7. 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
8. 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
9. 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (garnish)
10. 1/4 cup sour cream *
11. Salt and pepper
12. Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. In large pot, saute onions in olive oil on medium heat. Cook until onions are translucent. Add Cookin’ Greens and follow stove-top preparation instructions on package.
2. Add herbs, salt, and pepper to this mixture.
3. Pour in vegetable stock, stir. Reduce heat to low.
4. In a separate small pot, on low heat, warm cream/coconut milk then add to soup mixture. Add rinsed canned beans. Simmer soup on low for 5 minutes.
5. Once soup is heated through, set to cool. Once cooled slightly, blend for approximately 60 seconds or to desired consistency.
6. Serve soup topped with sour cream, chili flakes and chives if you desire.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Low Calorie
2. Gluten Free
3. Dairy Free : Remove sour cream topping
4. Vegetarian

By Elis Halenko

Cookin' Greens http://cookingreens.com/