Creamy, Zesty Spinach Soup, Vegan + Gluten-Free
After all these months of chilly temperatures I’m starting to feel a little less than inspired by winter fare. I’m still in total comfort/hearty/warming dinner mode but let’s just say that making chili doesn’t feel as exciting as it did in November (anyone else??).
Luckily, today’s recipe is an easy way to jazz up your winter dinner! I love this Vegan and Gluten-Free Creamy, Zesty Spinach Soup because it has a unique flavor and special kick to it that’s different than my usual soup lineup. Plus it’s unbelievably easy to make and if you start right now you can be enjoying a bowl of your own in less than 20 minutes!
The secret ingredient is Earthbound Farm Spicy Spinach Flavor Blend. In addition to spinach, it’s filled with a variety of greens that add up to a zesty flavor with a little bit of kick. The greens don’t make the soup fiery-spicy, but instead they add a savory, mustardy flavor that’s goes really nicely with the lemon juice (plus it adds tons of nutrients!).
Since the soup is thick and creamy, I decided to add some texture with a few garnishes. I broiled a handful of the greens to make them crispy and reserved and a few chickpeas to sprinkle on top. I also drizzled a little olive oil and lemon juice over each bowl. A sprinkle of pine nuts and nutritional yeast would also be a great addition!
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets
- ½ package of Earthbound Farm Spicy Spinach
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups (or 1 can) of chickpeas
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tbs tamari
- salt and pepper, to taste
- broiled greens (see above)
- chickpeas
- drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cauliflower and boil until tender (7-10 minutes)
- Drain cauliflower and transfer to blender. Add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Transfer back to pot and heat to heat to desired warmth. Serve with garnishes and enjoy!
This post was sponsored by Earthbound Farms. All opinions expressed are my own.
This soup looks delicious! I love anything spicy so I’ll have to keep my eye out for Earthbound’s spicy greens blend 🙂
I really appreciate how extremely easy and quick this recipe is. Especially if you don’t bother with garnishes (except the extra drizzle of lemon juice – I’m obsessed with citrus). The flavor isn’t blowing my mind but any easy way to get a ton of nutritious veggies into me gets an A+ in my book. I used an immersion blender because that’s all I have and it was a little tricky; I figured out tipping the pot with one hand to get more depth helps. Now I’m off to see what other goodies I might find on your site. 🙂
Thanks so much for the feedback! I agree that the lemon is key- a little fresh lemon makes such a big difference!