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EASY GARDEN SOUP

A recipe from one of our regulars

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion Sliced
  • 1 Small Potato Peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1 Chilli (if prefered) Chopped finely
  • 1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves Spinach, Kale, Chard, etc
  • 1 Litre Stock
  • 1 Tin Coconut Milk

Instructions

  1. Fry the onion and potato in the oil over a gentle heat for 5 - 10 minutes until soft.

  2. Add chilli, if using, salad leaves and stock Simmer for 10 minutes, then blitz in a blender

  3. Add coconut milk and reheat.

Recipe Notes

FIVE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SALAD LEAVES
1. The insoluble fibre within them is important for digestive good health
2. The soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol and stabilise blood sugar levels.
3. Dark green leaves contain Vitamin A, C, E and K
4. Kale is a better source of calcium than milk
5. The olive oil actually helps you absorb the nutrients from the other ingredients.