CREAMY ZUCCHINI-SPINACH SOUP (HEALTHY!)

CREAMY ZUCCHINI-SPINACH SOUP (HEALTHY!) image

Provided by Susan Din

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 medium 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

Steps:

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!