This chard and spinach green soup has a complex flavor from slowly cooked onions and lemon juice.
A small amount of rice gives it body and a velvety texture.
What Makes the Soup So Green?
This soup gets its vibrant green color from green chard and spinach.
Look for slender stalks and crisp, dark green leaves with no signs of yellowing or wilting.
Is Green Soup Healthier than Other Soups?
Chard is a low-calorie vegetable withnumerous health benefits.
For more ideas, try thesehealthy side dishes to pair with a bowl of soupto complete your meal.
Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and cover.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Coarsely chop the chard greens and spinach.
When the rice has cooked for 15 minutes, stir in the chard greens.
Return to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Taste and add more lemon juice, if desired.
Garnish each bowl of soup with a drizzle of olive oil.
Season with lemon just before serving.
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