Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon

Submitted by Hey Jude

"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"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

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

directions

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

Reviews

[Michele of Eagan]

This recipe it from the Naniboujou Lodge (Grand Marais, Minnesota) recipe book. I've been making it for years and it is very good, quick and easy. I prefer to use five (5) cups of chicken stock, but that's just personal preference.