Easy Broccoli and Spinach Soup (5:2 Diet)

Sometimes I crave something green. I think it's my body telling me I'm lacking something in my diet. I really do believe our body tells us what we need, if we care to listen.

The green in this case is a luxurious broccoli and spinach soup.

It's the simplest thing to make and rather frugal too if you're watching your pennies this month. I know I am, especially with a tax return coming up. EEK!

Now my boys weren't overly keen. I think they go on high alert if anything is green. Cooper instantly decided he wouldn't like it, but with a bit of persuasion he ate most of the bowl. Graham ate two bowls of soup and said it was good but not his favourite. See what I mean?

I thought it was heavenly and just what I needed.

There are 4 ways to eat this gloriously green soup:

1. Plain for a pure green hit.
2. With a swirl of cream (or soya cream) for a touch of luxury.
3. Topped with grated cheddar (or vegan cheddar).
4. With a glug of cream and some grated cheese, BOOYAH!

I have to admit I love it with a slosh of cream and some grated cheese. Oh my it's good and feels slightly wicked.

Come to me my lovely!

This soup is definitely healthy. My body is very wise when I choose to listen to it.

Easy Broccoli and Spinach Soup

• Low in saturated fat
• High in dietary fibre
• High in manganese
• High in potassium
• High in vitamin A
• High in vitamin B6
• Very high in vitamin C

Of course I did add to these calories by adding a grating of cheese and a splosh of cream, even if it was dairy free, but look at all those vitamins and minerals. 

Without the toppings this soup makes a great meal for the 5:2 diet. It will fill you up and leave you with enough calories left for dinner.

So if you're feeling a bit under the weather, if you have a cold or your body is just telling you that you need something green, then this is the soup for you.

This pot of soup costs just £2.30, that's just 38p per portion.

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Related - Easy Carrot & Mixed Vegetable Soup (5:2 diet)

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Easy Broccoli and Spinach Soup

Written by Jacqueline Meldrum

January 21, 2017

An easy broccoli and spinach soup. High in vitamins and nutrients but cheap to make. Only 145 calories and 38p per serving.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• ½ courgette, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped
• large handful spinach
• 2 heads broccoli, broken into florets
• 1 ½ litre vegetable stock (4 stock cubes), add more water if required
• a good grinding salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Saute the onion, garlic and celery in a large pot with the olive oil until soft.2. Add the courgette, potatoes, spinach and broccoli.3. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes.4. Blend with a hand blender or in a stand blender then season and serve.5. Enjoy!

Details

Total time: 40 mins
Yield: Serves 6

If you are looking for another frugal and healthy soup that's easy to make, try my Fridge Lentil Soup. Only 35p per serving.