Vegetable Puree Soup

By Oextls1

With this soup, I happily eat my vegetables! Creamy and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. EVOO Leeks, white parts only sliced
• 1 Med Onion chopped
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb. peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 head Boston lettuce
• 5 cups spinach chopped (stems removed)
• 1 bunch parsley chopped (stems removed)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• Croutons or yogurt for topping (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

> Heat oil on low heat in soup pot
> Add leeks and onions until they sizzle for 1 minute
> Add 3 tbsp water, cover and cook for 8 minutes
> Add potatoes, garlic, and stock and bring to a boil
> Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes
> Add lettuce and half of spinach and simmer covered for 6-7 minutes
> Add parsley,thyme and remaining spinach and remove from heat
> Puree and return to heat
> Add salt and pepper