SPRING-GREENS SOUP

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Positively brimming with spring produce, this filling soup was made for shoulder-season weather when you still want something warming to eat. Between ingredients like fava beans, English peas, watercress, and cannellini beans-you'll practically be able to taste all of the nutrients coming from this plant-based recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fava beans, shelled, or 1 cup frozen shelled lima beans
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large shallot, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced (3/4 cup), plus leaves for serving
2 thyme sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
4 Japanese turnips (4 ounces), scrubbed and quartered; or 2 small turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini or navy beans (homemade, or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
1 pound English peas, shelled (1 1/2 cups)
3 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut very thinly lengthwise (1 cup)
3 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-wide pieces (1 cup)
2 cups packed watercress or sorrel
Micro amaranth or other microgreens, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add favas and return to a boil. Drain, then run under cold water to stop cooking. Peel off and discard skins (you should have about 1 cup favas).
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot, garlic, celery, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, 2 cups water, turnips, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until turnips are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add favas, English peas, and snow and snap peas. Simmer until bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in watercress until wilted, about 10 seconds; season with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with a few celery leaves and microgreens.

Muhsin
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Alecia Paradise
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very affordable to make.


Zach Grainger
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and the greens are cooked perfectly.


Mila Schulze
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen greens.


Ella Hamman
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Odenigbo Ifeanyi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the bacon and ham.


Abel Kalebenta
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover greens. It's also very affordable to make.


Sunita Bk
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Rosalia Tomas
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very easy to make.


Madison Hargett
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch.


Dad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very affordable to make.


Niyonkuru Fulgence
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and the greens are cooked perfectly.


Pranto Mollik
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen greens.


Khanoba Valentina
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their greens.


Robert Reily
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Ika Miracle
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Khanakhe Mdutshane
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Lucy Atieno
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up all the leftover greens from my garden.


Maen Uddin
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I'm not a big fan of greens, but this soup was surprisingly good. The broth is flavorful and the greens are tender.


ABDULAH SHEKH
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This soup is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of greens. I love the addition of the bacon and ham, which gives it a nice smoky flavor.