Creamy Beet Green Chowder
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon canola or olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
- 10 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 5 cup water
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 bunch beet greens
- 2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley or broccoli sprouts to garnish
Instructions
In the bottom of a large soup pot, saute the onion in oil until soft. Add celery, pepper flakes, and garlic (10 cloves for true garlic lovers!). Saute until vegetables are slightly tender. Add the water and the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender-about 15 minutes. Add greens and cook until wilted-approximately another 10 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender, 2 cups at a time, until all is pureed. Return to pot and add mushrooms and basil.. Cook for another 15 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley or sprouts and serve.