Really Simple, Healthy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Really Simple, Healthy Green Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 green zucchini, chopped; 2 -3 leeks, trimmed, washed & chopped; 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets; 1 bunch spinach, tough stems removed; 4 -5 cups chicken broth (I find the organic cartons the best tasting); salt; pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2-3 cloves); 1 pinch thyme

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
2 green zucchini, chopped
2 -3 leeks, trimmed, washed & chopped
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
1 bunch spinach, tough stems removed
4 -5 cups chicken broth (I find the organic cartons the best tasting)
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic (2-3 cloves)
1 pinch thyme

1
Heat oil and butter together in a dutch oven.
2
Add chopped leeks, saute 2 minutes.
3
Add chopped zucchini and broccoli; saute 5 minutes.
4
Add spinach, saute until wilted.
5
Add salt, pepper, garlic and thyme; saute 1 minute.
6
Add chicken broth, simmer 10 minutes (or until all veggies are very tender).
7
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
8
Pour into blender in batches and puree until smooth.
9
Serve immediately (can be garnished with parmesan cheese if desired) or refrigerate and reheat as needed.
10
The flavor of this soup improves overnight.
11
Can easily be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

309

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons butter, 2 green zucchini, chopped, 2 -3 leeks, trimmed, washed & chopped, and more.

Yes, Really Simple, Healthy Green Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Really Simple, Healthy Green Vegetable Soup

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