Green Soup

Name: Green Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped fine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 tablespoon oil; 6 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/4 cups split peas, rinsed; 2 bay leaves; 5 cups zucchini, diced; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb spinach, washed and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon oil
6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups split peas, rinsed
2 bay leaves
5 cups zucchini, diced
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1

Saute the onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft. Add 4 1/2 cups of stock, split peas, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; then cover loosely and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.
2

Add zucchini, remaining stock, and seasonings. Cook for another 10 minutes, until zucchini is tender.
3

Remove bay leaves and discard. Puree soup, return to the soup pot and stir in the spinach and parsley. Cook over medium heat for several minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve.