Swiss Chard & Potato Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Swiss Chard & Potato Soup - A hearty and healthy soup for any occasion
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Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion , chopped
1 bunch swiss chard , trimmed , leaves and stems chopped separately ( to make about 6 cups of chopped leaves )
2 cups yukon gold potatoes , peeled , diced
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup swiss chard , thinnly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
256
Sugar
8g
Fat
11g
Swiss Chard & Potato Soup is a soup made from sautéed onions, chopped chard stems and potatoes, chicken stock, and milk. It's a hearty and healthy soup that's easy to make. The soup is incredibly flavorful, and the chard gives it a beautiful bright green color. It's perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious meal that will fill them up and keep them feeling satisfied for hours. This soup can be enjoyed as a main course or as a starter. It pairs well with garlic bread or a buttered slice of crusty bread. Swiss Chard & Potato Soup is perfect for a cozy night in, a family dinner, or to serve at a dinner party.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, sauté for about 5 minutes or until tender.
2.Add chopped chard stems and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
3.Add chicken stock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Add chopped chard leaves and milk, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and fry thinly sliced chard until crisp.
7.Divide soup into serving bowls and top it up with fried chard.

PROS

This Swiss Chard & Potato Soup is a brilliant way to get your daily servings of vegetables.
It is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold winter’s day.
It’s also easy to make and budget-friendly.

CONS

The soup doesn’t store well, so it is best to consume it the same day it is prepared.
Also, the soup is not suitable for vegans and vegetarians because of the chicken stock.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard is rich in vitamins C, E, and K, and packed with essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. It is also loaded with fiber that can help lower cholesterol levels and aid digestion. Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates and vitamin C.
This soup is packed with nutrients that can boost your immune system and promote overall health.

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