Immunity-boosting green goodness soup

Name: Super healthy green goodness soup recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1L
Ingredients: 20.00 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 zucchini, sliced; 750.00 ml kale, stems removed and roughly chopped; 1l vegetable stock; 1 garlic clove, minced; 82.50 ml fresh parsley, chopped; White pepper, to taste; Toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and a drizzle of olive oil, to serve

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by Phoebe Hird

Jun 11, 2025

This vibrant green soup is a powerhouse of nutrients, featuring leeks, broccoli, zucchini and kale. It's perfect for boosting your immune system and is both refreshing and satisfying. We've topped it with toasted seeds and a drizzle of olive oil, but you could also add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest.

1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 zucchini, sliced
3 cups kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
4 cups (1L) vegetable stock
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
White pepper, to taste
Toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and a drizzle of olive oil, to serve

Method

1.

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the broccoli and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes. Add kale, pour in the vegetable stock and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
2.

Using a handheld stick blender, whiz soup until smooth. Stir in the parsley and season with salt flakes and white pepper to taste.
3.

Serve with a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.