Description
Discover the comforting flavors of our Delicious Spinach Zucchini Soup, a nutritious and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. This vibrant soup features fresh zucchini and spinach, enhanced with aromatic spices and creamy yogurt for a satisfying meal. Packed with essential nutrients, it’s an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while delighting your taste buds. Whether served as a starter, main course, or snack, this wholesome soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup pearled barley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup whole milk plain yogurt
- Grated lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the pearled barley under cold water. In a large pot, combine barley with enough water to cover it by about an inch. Add salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender.
- In another pot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots until soft (about 5 minutes). Add zucchini slices, bay leaves, coriander seeds, salt, and pepper; cook for another 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain excess water from the cooked barley if needed. Add it to the sautéed vegetables along with enough broth or water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Stir in baby spinach and parsley; let wilt for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in yogurt, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with grated lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg