creamy zucchini spinach soup with basil (dairy free!)

 

This soup is DELICIOUS!  The author of the blog I found it on said it's "shockingly delicious" and it is.  You can go to Mel's Kitchen Cafe to read her description because it's better than mine.  I love veggies swimming through my veins!  

creamy zucchini soup with spinach and basil (Mel's Kitchen Cafe)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1-2 medium leeks, well chopped (I used 3 green onions)

2 medium zucchini, chopped (4 cups)

1 teaspoon salt (careful with the salt!)

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups vegetable stock

2 tablespoons fresh basil (I used 1 teaspoon dry but fresh would be amazing!)

2-3 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

In a saucepan, heat olive oil and add garlic, leeks and zucchini.  Stir in salt and pepper.  Cook 3-4 minutes until leeks soften.  Add 1 cup broth, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.  Transfer to a blender and add basil.  Process until smooth.  Pour back into the saucepan.  Stir in remaining 1 cup broth.  Stir in chopped spinach and cook 4-5 minutes.