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Summer Soup with Spinach and Zucchini

A refreshing and light soup that showcases summer vegetables like zucchini and spinach, perfect for warm weather.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Ingredients
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped Use fresh spinach for best flavor.
  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced Choose zucchini that is firm and unblemished.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds a strong flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes Can use fresh or canned tomatoes.
Liquid Ingredients
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Chicken broth can be substituted if not vegetarian.
Seasoning and Oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Lemon juice Optional, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
  2. Stir in the zucchinis and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, with a splash of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth.