What are good leafy greens for vegetarian soup?

Question

I like to make soups with lots of beans and veggies, and I'd like to add some leafy greens but I am a bit nervous, because I know some leafy greens are very bitter. Any suggestions or recipes?

Answer 1

Spinach is great, just wash it well first.  It only takes a couple of minutes to cook, so add it in last.

Also cabbage, it takes a little longer to cook.

My daughter is a vegetarian and we make all kinds of things with spinach and black beans, those are our favorites.

Answer 2

try kale, it is not bitter just cut off the thick stocky bit at the end. it is used a lot in IT cooking.

Answer 3

Kale greens in a Black Eye Pea soup.

Simple:

Black Eye Pea

Kale

Veggie Broth

White Balsamic Vinegar

Allspice

Thyme

Fresh Tomato

Onion

Garlic

Pretty much stir fry all the veggies for a few, then add broth/touch of Vinegar and spice (salt & pepper is good too).

Yummy!

Answer 4

Kale. Kale, kale, kale...mmm...and Josh M.'s recipe sounds GOOOOOD!!! =0) I love kale AND black eye peas.

Answer 5

Kale, Collard Greens (my favorite) and spinach would make excellent ingredients for soups! They are not bitter, they cook quickly and are very nutritious. I would suggest especially for the collard greens and kale, chopping them up to bite size pieces. Good luck!

Answer 6

kale, cabbage, spinach & they r good leafy greens!

Answer 7

Try using Spinach, Kale, Chikory, Collard green and fresh parsley. Here's a recipe that looks good, think I'll try it;

http://www.grouprecipes.com/33071/collar...