Ghoulishly Green Potato Soup
I love potato soup, and it’s perfect for a chilly fall evening. This recipe dresses up in green for Halloween. But don’t let its “costume” trick you: it still tastes like old-fashioned potato soup!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled and cubed Idaho potatoes
- 3 cups water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup washed spinach and/or kale
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup cashews soaked for 2 hours if you don’t have a powerful blender
- 5 to 8 drops liquid smoke
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pieces vegan pumpernickel bread
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, water, bouillon and garlic to a soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then turn to medium. Simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, preheat the oven to 350°. Cut the bread into small squares (or into Halloween shapes using cookie cutters) and spread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until crispy. Set aside.
- Blend the spinach, yeast, cashews and liquid smoke with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Purée until very smooth.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher while they are in the pot. It doesn’t have to be completely smooth. I like it a little chunky myself.
- Stir in the green mixture until completely incorporated. Serve topped with croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 1675IU | Vitamin C: 44.7mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 7.8mg