Spinach and Zucchini Soup

Submitted by Mindelicious

"Gotta try"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.