SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Spinach and Zucchini Soup image

Provided by Mindelicious

Categories Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
1 big pinch salt
2 1/2 cups potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 medium)
2 1/2 cups zucchini, loosely chopped (2 medium)
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, loosely packed
1 cup cilantro, loosely chopped
one lemon

Steps:

In a large, thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot (but not smoking) add the garlic and onions and saute for a few minutes along with pinch of salt - just until they soften up a bit. Stir in the potatoes and zucchini. Add the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are soft throughout, roughly 10-15 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, and wait for it to wilt, just ten seconds or so. Now stir in the cilantro. Puree with a hand blender until smooth. Whisk in a big squeeze of lemon juice. Now taste, and add more salt if needed. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 26.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3