| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins – 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 150 | 5g | 1g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 5g | 3g | 10g | 0.5g |
There’s something truly special about my Vegetable-based Green Laver Soup. It fuses heartwarming familiarity with an exciting twist, bringing a dash of Californian sunshine into classic soup traditions. Its vibrant colors, textures, and flavors are a testament to the love and overall enjoyment of healthy and delicious cooking.
Healthy Comfort in Every Spoonful
What attracts me to this soup over and over again is its rich, welcoming warmth combined with intense nutritious value. Green Laver, often referred to as sea lettuce, brings a unique element to this dish. It is a type of seaweed known for its high dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including iodine which aids in thyroid function. The vegetables – zucchini, red bell pepper, sweet corn, and onion – pack the soup with fiber and a variety of essential nutrients while adding delightfully contrasting tastes and textures.
A Soup Like No Other
What sets this Green Laver Soup apart from others is its harmonious blend of ingredients, each lending its unique character to create a flavorful, hearty soup. Just imagine the slightly sweet burst of corn kernels complemented by the mellow zucchini and vibrant red peppers. While it stands as a sumptuous dish in its own right, it would also pair well with a simple baked sourdough crouton or a fresh avocado salad – both wholesome, comforting additions to any meal.
In the essence of California’s heart, the Green Laver Soup is a nod to my roots – reminiscent of the sun-kissed valleys, invigorating sea breeze, and the region’s passion for health and wellness. Whether served on a warm summer evening or a chill winter’s night, this inviting soup is bound to bring a sense of comfort and home-cooked goodness to the table.
With Green Laver Soup, you are not just enjoying a bowl of delicious soup. You are taking a journey, a trip through flavours that are as nourishing as they are satisfying. As a mother of three, I can think of nothing better than serving my family food that enriches their health and delights their taste buds. And I hope this recipe brings the same happiness and warmth to your home.
What You’ll Need
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup of green laver (sea lettuce), soaked in water
- 2 cups of diced zucchini
- 1 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup of sweet corn kernels
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to spice
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Method
Step One
Begin by soaking the green laver (sea lettuce) in water. Set it aside to absorb the water.
Step Two
Heat up the olive oil in a large soup pot. Once it’s hot, add the finely chopped white onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.
Step Three
Add in the minced garlic and continue sautéing for a couple of minutes until the garlic is cooked and the aroma fills the kitchen.
Step Four
Then add, the diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the soup pot. Sauté them until they become tender.
Step Five
Now, drain the soaked green laver and add it to the pot. Mix thoroughly with the other ingredients and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
Step Six
Afterward, pour the vegetable broth into the soup pot. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined. Allow the soup to simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Step Seven
Add the sweet corn kernels into the soup pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step Eight
Once all the ingredients have been thoroughly cooked and the flavors have merged, remove the soup pot from the heat.
Step Nine
Serve the Green Laver Soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. A wedge of lemon can be served on the side to be squeezed into the soup if desired.
