Green Velvet Soup

Description

A recipe given to me by a friend that is a great green color and smooth, rich texture. Comfort food! Freezes well.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • ¾ cup dried split peas
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat
  2. combine onion
  3. celery
  4. potatoes
  5. split peas
  6. bay leaves and broth. Bring to a boil
  7. then reduce heat
  8. cover and simmer 1 hour.
  9. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the zucchini
  10. broccoli
  11. basil and black pepper. Simmer 20 minutes
  12. until broccoli is tender.
  13. Stir in spinach and remove from heat. Puree in a blender or food processor using an immersion blender. Salt to taste.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8

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