Cream of Arugula (Rocket) Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

10 oz young tender baby arugula leaves
2 tbsp butter, unsalted
2 large shallots, very thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
4 cups vegetable broth (or stock) or 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
2/3 cup creme fraiche
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (to taste)
grated lemon zest

Directions:

Wash the arugula (or spinach) very well under cold water then drain in a salad spinner. Arugula/spinach tends to hold dirt, so make sure you wash it until the water runs clear. Run the leaves through the salad spinner one more time.
Place a large pan (big enough to hold the arugula/spinach) over medium high heat. Add the arugula/spinach and cook until it just wilts (the water clinging to the leaves after washing generates enough steam for cooking), about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat.
Place the arugula/spinach back into the salad spinner, spinning out any excess moisture; set aside.
Rinse and dry the pan. Add the butter and melt gently over low heat until softly foaming, lightly browned and smells faintly nutty; add the shallots and sweat for about 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for a minute or two, then season generously with salt and pepper.
Add the arugula or spinach and stir once or twice to combine, then pour in the broth and turn up the heat to high.
As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, *immediately* remove from the heat. Don’t overcook it or the spinach will become slimy quickly!
Coarsely puree the soup using an immersion blender, or using a stand blender, in batches as necessary. Don’t puree it too fine or the soup will seem watery.
Return the soup to the pan (still on low heat) and stir in the creme fraiche. Add the grated nutmeg, then check for seasoning — adding a little more nutmeg, pepper and/or salt, to taste. Salt in particular is key to the flavor of this soup.
Reheat gently and sprinkle with grated lemon zest just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.1 Kcal (1198 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.51g	25%
Cholesterol	19.74mg	7%
Sodium	897.15mg	37%
Potassium	428.26mg	9%
Total Carbs	30.84g	10%
Sugars	8.06g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.59g	14%
Protein	6.72g	13%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	88.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.61 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.63g	25%
Cholesterol	6.74mg	7%
Sodium	306.1mg	37%
Potassium	146.12mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.52g	10%
Sugars	2.75g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	14%
Protein	2.29g	13%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	15%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	30.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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