Dom
Culinary Explorer
Here's a pack of nutrients meal!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 leek, sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Toasted bread or croutons for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced leek, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add the chopped zucchinis to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Blend:
- Add the chopped parsley and basil leaves to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the Soup:
- Using an immersion blender or transferring the soup in batches to a blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Season and Serve:
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, stir in the plain Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and toasted bread or croutons on the side.