NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI BISQUE

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Another recipe from the New England Soup Factory, known for their hearty and unusual combinations. The roasted leeks lend a smoky spice to the normally mild spinach and zucchini. I loved to get this when we lived in Boston; at least this way I can make it here in TX. From the Boston Globe paper in 1998.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 3/4 lbs zucchini, in large chunks
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 lb firmly packed spinach leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1 nutmeg
salt and pepper
4 medium leeks, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Begin the roasted leeks:.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine leeks, oil, salt, and pepper in lg bowl; toss gently.
  • Spread in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, fennel, and garlic; saute 10-12 min or until onion is softened.
  • Add zucchini and potatoes; mix well.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and add spinach in batches, mixing with a large spoon after each addition until the.
  • spinach wilts.
  • Puree in batches in a blender.
  • (To prevent splashing, the restaurant suggests removing the inner core of the blender cover and holding a kitchen towel over the top.).
  • Return the puree to the pot.
  • Add the cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and roasted leeks, and heat thoroughly.

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