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Creamy Vegan Arugula Soup

A creamy dairy-free soup made with spicy arugula.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 stalks celery , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes , chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 3 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion and celery until tender, about 8 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one more minute. Add in the chopped potatoes, 4 cups of water or broth, and salt and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover to let the vegetables simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Once the potatoes are tender, add the arugula to the pot and stir until bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, taking special care to vent the blender lid. (I like to cover the hole in the center of the lid with a thin dish towel so that the lid doesn't blow off from the steam pressure.) Blend in batches if you need to. Return the soup to the pot over medium heat and stir in the coconut milk, which adds a nice richness to the soup. Season with additional salt, if desired, and black pepper and serve warm with any garnishes you like. I added an extra dollop of coconut cream (the thick cream found in a chilled can of coconut milk) and some chopped green onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 904mg (38%) Potassium 631mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 16.6mg (18%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 904mg 38%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.