creamy zucchini-spinach soup (healthy!)

Name: CREAMY ZUCCHINI-SPINACH SOUP (HEALTHY!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large clove(s) garlic; 1 large - leek-sliced in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain thinly. rinse very well to remove sand/grit.; 2 medium zucchini chopped =4 cups; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 cup(s) chicken broth(or vegetable broth); 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil; 2-3 cup(s) fresh baby spinach chopped; 1-2 cup(s) (optional) cooked cubed chicken - rotissere or other

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Susan Din

Houston, TX

Updated on Sep 10, 2013

Creamy and satisfying without a drop of cream, or any dairy products! This is a yummy way to eat your veggies! Easily adaptable as vegetarian-just use vegetable stock! Recipe and picture from Mels Kitchen Cafe

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 depending on your appetite and whether you add chicken.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
1 large - leek-sliced in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain thinly. rinse very well to remove sand/grit.
2 medium zucchini chopped =4 cups
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth(or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil
2-3 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
1-2 cup (optional) cooked cubed chicken - rotissere or other

How To Make creamy zucchini-spinach soup (healthy!)

Step 1

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over mediun high heat. Add the garlic, leeks and zucchini. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the veggies and cook, stirring often until leeks are somewhat translucent(3-5 min).

Step 2

Add 1 cup of the broth, cover and cook over medium heat until all veggies are very soft(10 min).
Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a blender or use a stick blender and add the basil. Carefully blend until smooth. Pour the soup back into the pot.
Step 4

Stir in the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir in the chopped spinach and cooked chicken. Bring back to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. It's ready to serve!
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