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creamy zucchini-spinach soup (healthy!)

(1 rating)
spatdi avatar
Recipe by
Susan Din
@spatdi
Houston, TX

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

(1 rating)
yield 2 -4 depending on your appetite and whether you add chicken.
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy zucchini-spinach soup (healthy!)

  • 1 Tbsp
    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 md
    zucchini chopped =4 cups
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 c
    chicken broth(or vegetable broth)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh basil
  • 2-3 c
    fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 1-2 c
    (optional) cooked cubed chicken - rotissere or other

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

  • 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).
  • 2
    Add 1 cup of the broth, cover and cook over medium heat until all veggies are very soft(10 min).
  • 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.
  • 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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