{"id":1944526,"date":"2024-01-11T10:27:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1944526"},"modified":"2024-01-12T09:19:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:19:13","slug":"viral-swamp-soup-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/viral-swamp-soup-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tested the TikTok Recipe for ‘Swamp Soup,’ and It’s Shockingly Good"},"content":{"rendered":"The vivid green hue of this \"swamp soup\" may be off-putting to some (who else remembers green and purple ketchup?), but this TikTok recipe is still crazy popular. With a long list of healthy, immune system-boosting ingredients, we will hold off our immediate judgment and put this questionably named (and colored) recipe to the test.\r\n
Don't confuse this recipe with Southern swamp soup, a completely different, old-fashioned recipe by the same name. Southern swamp soup (like this one from @patrick_springer<\/a>) usually features turnip greens (like this greens and beans soup<\/a>), spicy sausage and a mixture of assorted beans and vegetables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n This recipe from Wishbone Kitchen makes 4-6 servings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n \t\t\tViral Swamp Soup Recipe<\/h2>\r\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n
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Directions<\/h3>\r\n
Step 1: Wilt the spinach<\/h4>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn a Dutch oven or stock pot, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove the spinach to a blender or food processor. Reduce the heat to low to keep the remaining broth warm.\r\n
Step 2: Blend with aromatics and spices<\/h4>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo the spinach, add the jalapenos, garlic, ginger, parsley and 1\/4 cup of the warm broth. Puree until smooth, then return the spinach mixture to the pot of warm broth.\r\n\r\nEditor's Tip<\/em>: Want more spice? Add an extra jalapeno or two. Love ginger? Toss in an extra piece for the health benefits<\/a>. This recipe is easy to adapt to your taste.\r\n
Step 3: Combine and simmer<\/h4>\r\n
\r\n\r\nAdd the cooked rice, chicken, soy sauce<\/a> and salt to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the soup back to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until hot.\r\n\r\nEditor's Tip<\/em>: We used cooked jasmine rice for our swamp soup, but you can use any type of rice<\/a>. Basmati would be lovely in this soup, while brown rice would add extra fiber.\r\n
Step 4: Serve the soup<\/h4>\r\n
\r\n\r\nLadle the soup into bowls and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and additional chopped parsley for garnish. Enjoy!\r\n
Tips for Making Swamp Soup<\/h2>\r\n
Is swamp soup the same as green posole?<\/h3>\r\nNo. While the ingredients have some<\/em> overlap, we found TikTok's viral swamp soup to have a very different taste than green chile posole<\/a>. Swamp soup has a stronger Asian flavor profile due to the umami of the soy sauce and the bite of the ginger. It lacks several key ingredients in traditional green posole, such as hominy, green chiles, cilantro and tomatillos, which give posole a brighter, tangier flavor than swamp soup.\r\n
Why did my swamp soup turn brown?<\/h3>\r\nLeafy greens and herbs like parsley and spinach oxidize when exposed to the air once they are cooked or chopped. This means that this soup will inevitably turn brown over time (only adding to its swampy effect). To enjoy its bright green hue at its peak, don't allow the soup to simmer for too long. As soon as it's hot enough to serve, remove it from the heat and enjoy.\r\n\r\nEditor's Tip<\/em>: Wilting the spinach by blanching it in the bone broth helps prolong the greenness of this soup. Don't be tempted to skip that first crucial step!\r\n
Can I freeze swamp soup?<\/h3>\r\nYes! This is a soup you can freeze<\/a>. Since it does not contain dairy, it thaws and reheats like a dream, and<\/em> freezing it will preserve its vibrant green color. Store in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 6 months. To serve, defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then warm gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until heated through. You can also microwave leftover swamp soup.\r\n