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mighty greens garlic soup topped with croutons
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Mighty Greens Garlic Soup

The ultimate cold cure, hangover remedy, and healing bowl of goodness.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Keyword cold cure soup, comforting soup recipe, czech garlic soup, detox soup recipe, garlic soup recipe, greens soup, hangover cure soup, healthy garlic soup, winter soup recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2-3 bulbs garlic finely sliced
  • 1 large potato chopped
  • 1 leek just the white and light green parts, chopped
  • Pinch of salt pepper
  • 2 tsp marjoram
  • 1 small head broccoli finely chopped
  • 1 box approx 4 cups stock
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 big handful kale chopped
  • 2 cups bread cubed (stale bread or a more hearty bread works best here!)
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add olive oil and butter and let melt over medium heat. Add chopped potato, chopped leek and sliced garlic.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and marjoram.
  • Stir and let sautée for about 7 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli, stir for 1-2 more minutes and then add in the stock and water.
  • Bring to a bubble, add in a bay leaf, then reduce to low and let simmer (partially covered) for about 15 minutes.
  • Cube up your bread, hit with olive oil and salt and toast in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 min (or until golden).
  • Toss in a handful of chopped kale to the soup and let that wilt. Option to add in a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with croutons.