Shrek Soup

Name: Shrek Soup
Ingredients: 6 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 5 carrots, peeled and sliced; 5 celery ribs, chopped; 1 (25 ounce) jar unsweetened applesauce; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained (I like Muir Glen brand); 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled & finely minced; 4 cups fresh spinach (6 oz bag)

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
5 carrots, peeled and sliced
5 celery ribs, chopped
1 (25 ounce) jar unsweetened applesauce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup plain yogurt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained (I like Muir Glen brand)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled & finely minced
4 cups fresh spinach (6 oz bag)

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large soup pot.
2

Saute onions and jalapeno in butter.
3

Add your broth and turn down to med. heat to a simmer.
4

Add carrots, celery, and applesauce.
5

Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.
6

In a medium bowl; mix together yogurt, ginger, chickpeas, tomatoes, lime juice, Lawry's, and vinegar. Stir well.
7

After the 30 minutes are up, add your yogurt mix and spinach to the soup. Stir very well and bring back up to a boil.
8

Cook for 10 more minutes, remove from heat and serve.