Creamy Zucchini Spinach Soup Healthy Recipes

CREAMY ZUCCHINI-SPINACH SOUP (HEALTHY!)

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over mediun high heat. Add the garlic, leeks and zucchini. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the veggies and cook, stirring often until leeks are somewhat translucent(3-5 min).
• 2. Add 1 cup of the broth, cover and cook over medium heat until all veggies are very soft(10 min).
• 3. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use a stick blender and add the basil. Carefully blend until smooth. Pour the soup back into the pot.
• 4. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir in the chopped spinach and cooked chicken. Bring back to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. It's ready to serve!

ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add zucchini and potato; stir to coat. Add 4 cups broth and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potato is soft, about 15 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth, adding some spinach and cilantro to each batch. Return puree to same pot. Thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup before serving.)

NICOLE'S CREAMY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini, potato, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into another large saucepan. Repeat with remaining soup.
• Stir in cream and bring soup to a low simmer to heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with dill.