SPINACH BASIL SOUP WITH LEMON

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For such an easy soup to make, you're left with a flavorful addition to your meal....or make it a main course by serving with bread sticks and a salad. This is from the Naniboujou resort cookbook. Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish or 3-4 as a main course

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream (I use 1/2 and 1/2 to lighten things up)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of

Steps:

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat and saute the onion until soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, saute another minute or two; mix in the drained spinach, basil and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Heat and serve.

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