October 9, 2019 Dinner7 Comments

Erewhon’s Mighty Vibrant Green Soup

Name: Mighty Vibrant Green Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, medium diced (about 2 ½ cups); 4 celery ribs, chopped (2 cups); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups broccoli, florets and stalk chopped; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems included (4 cups); 1 small bunch of chard (4 cups); 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken bone broth); 2 cups spinach, packed; 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided; ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided

How to make Erewhon’s healthy vegan Mighty Green Soup at home.

GET YOU GREENS

This soup is inspired by Erewhon Market’s Mighty Green Soup. This vibrant soup packs in a large variety of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, which makes it surprisingly filling.

This soup is naturally alkalizing to the body. Filled with celery, broccoli, kale, chard and spinach, it is an easy way to get your greens.

EREWHON NATURAL FOODS

Erewhon Market is a healthy, natural foods market and deli with locations throughout Los Angeles. Envision a wellness playground for beginners or extreme health nuts. Many wellness warriors consider it the hot spot and food mecca of LA. It has been serving the wellness community since the 60s.

Erewhon is known for their healthy grab-and-go food, along with an incredible line up of soups. The fresh soup refrigerator has clean soup options lined up in beautifully, in 32-ounce glass Ball jars.

This soup can serve as an entrée or side. It is plant-based (vegan and vegetarian). Following a keto or paleo diet? You may replace the vegetable broth for chicken bone broth for gut-health and added nourishment.

I like to make my own bone broth and store it in grass jars in my freezer for when any recipe calls for broth. When I’m not able to make bone broth for my clients, I will pick up Bonafide Provisions organic bone broth in the freezer isle at Whole Foods.

SPECIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR SOUP

To make this soup recipe smooth and vibrant, you’ll need to pure it. You can do this by using a hand immersion blender, or a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix. Either piece of equipment will become a staple in your kitchen. I have both, but use the Vitamix most frequently.

Erewhon Inspired Mighty Vibrant Green Soup - Chef Whitney Aronoff | Starseed Kitchen

UPGRADED YOUR SOUP TOPPINGS

After making this Mighty Green Soup as directed below, you may look for ways to upgrade it further, such as garnishes or additional items to add to make it a full meal. Try some of the following:

Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
Cashew cream
Hemp seeds
Sunflower seeds
Fresh chopped cilantro
Rosemary olive oil
A squeeze of fresh lemon
Small diced tofu cubes (try soft and extra firm to see which texture you like best)

Erewhon Inspired Mighty Green Soup - Chef Whitney Aronoff | Starseed Kitchen

Mighty Vibrant Green Soup

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Author: Chef Whitney Aronoff
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: Healthy

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Ingredients

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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, medium diced (about 2 ½ cups)
4 celery ribs, chopped (2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups broccoli, florets and stalk chopped
1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems included (4 cups)
1 small bunch of chard (4 cups)
6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken bone broth)
2 cups spinach, packed
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided

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Instructions

Using a large pot, heat oil on medium heat and add onion. Stir frequently till translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add celery, garlic, broccoli, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper. Stir and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add kale and chard to pot, stir and incorporate in groups, letting the greens wilt. Add 6 cups of vegetable or chicken bone broth, bring to a boil, and back to a simmer. Let simmer 20 minutes. Add remaining sea salt and black pepper.
Add a third of spinach to a high-speed blender, along with a third of the soup. Blend till pureed and vibrant green. Blend in batches. Alternatively, you may use a hand immersion blender to puree the soup. Finish with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

When using the broccoli stalk, use a peeler to peel off the outer layer. The thick stalk skin is bitter.

The ingredient list of Erewhon’s Mighty Green Soup calls for escarole. If you are able to find it at your local market, add it in place of chard.

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