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@lioness
Hi.
1 tblsp olive oil, 1clove crushed garlic
1 large or 2 medium leeks, , chopped well...not the green parts
2medium zucchini, chopped
2 tblsp fresh basil
2-3 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Heat oil, add garlic, leeks and zucchini, tsp salt and 1/tsp pepper, stirring often 3-4 minutes until leeks are soft. Add 1 cup chicken broth stirring until zucchini falls apart 8-10 minutes.
Transfer all to blender and add the basil to blend. Pour back into pot and add the other cup of chicken broth. Then you can add the spinach and also cooked chicken if you want and cook another few minutes until heated through.

I’m going to make this tomorrow without the chicken and maybe blend the spinach in the blender also. I had another soup for lunch I’m getting stitches out tomorrow for gum and tooth surgery I had on Tuesday so was looking for soft food. Had a root canal last week and an Apioectomy this Tuesday. I’ll let you know how it is and if it needs any tweaks.

Regards from Florida Mary

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lioness | @lioness | May 22, 2019

@imallears Sound good I love soups thanks sharing with D.I.L

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imallears | @imallears | May 23, 2019

@lioness
Hi,
Just made the above soup. Recipe called for low sodium broth which I bought by mistake but used. Zucchini took about 15 to fall apart..not necessary to dice veggies...just chop in chunks. Preparing the leeks is the most time spent.
It’s a creamy mild soup because of the leeks but I would use Chicken Bone broth next time for more body. I sprinkled some paprika and extra salt upon tasting for a little zip. I personally would not add chicken but I think some diced cooked potatoes is more suited to it and would serve as a meal in itself. I could discern the fresh basil so dried basil would not be as good.
Was able to blend the entire batch 20 seconds....blend,don’t purée. Makes a good lunch or a light dinner with maybe a salad or a hunk of crusty bread. Low in calories and easy on the stomach. And it’s definitely a white wine accompaniment.
I would make again with the changes so I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars.

Regards from Mary Martha Stewart

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