Green Vegetable Soup

Green Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed (minced)
head of broccoli, cut into small florets
2 zucchini, cut into half-moons about ¼ inch (5 mm) thick
2 large handfuls of spinach, roughly chopped
6 cups (1.4 liters/30 oz) water
4 basil leaves, chopped
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:
1. Place the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the leeks and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
3. Add the remaining veggies. Season to taste, then stir and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
RAW CARROT AND GINGER SOUP
Makes 2 servings
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