German Seven Herb Soup

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    221 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    German

German Seven Herb Soup

This green soup is traditionally served on Holy Thursday. With a mix of fresh herbs and greens, it is Herb Soup perfect for spring.Yield: 7 cups of soup

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 medium leek, chopped
  • 4 c water
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 c fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 c fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 c Chives, chopped
  • ½ c fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ c celery leaves, chopped
  • ½ c sorrel, watercress, or arugula leaves, chopped
  • ½ c milk
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Optional Garnishes

  • sour cream
  • croutons
  • Extra herbs
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a 3 quart soup pot. Add shallots and chopped leek and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft, 5-7 min.
  2. Add the water and chopped potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer the potatoes until tender, 20 min.
  3. Add the greens and herbs and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Puree the soup using an immersion blender (or transfer the soup to a traditional blender and blend until smooth). Add the milk, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Serve the soup as is, or topped with sour cream, croutons, or extra herbs.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38.7g (13%) Protein 8.1g (16%) Fat 5.7g (9%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 1293mg (54%) Fiber 6.9g (28%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38.7g 13%
Protein 8.1g 16%
Fat 5.7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 1293mg 54%
Fiber 6.9g 28%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

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

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