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Green Pea and Spinach Soup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 small to medium leek, cut into ½-inch pieces
2½ cups chicken broth, low sodium
½ teaspoon kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pound green peas, fresh or frozen (about 3 cups)
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 ounces fresh spinach (about 4 packed cups)
8 to 10 medium fresh mint leaves
1. Put the oil into the blender jar. Set timer for 6 minutes and
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or until completely smooth.
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Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
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Asparagus Leek Soup
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although it is delicious any time of year.
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove
1 medium to large leek, white and light green parts
only, washed well and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 pound asparagus (about 1 small bunch),
rough ends trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cognac or dry white wine
1 small red potato (about 2 ounces), peeled
and cut into ½-inch pieces (hold in water
to prevent oxidation)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1-½ cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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down with a heatproof spatula.
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asparagus and toss with a spatula to coat with the leeks and
butter. Add the cognac or wine once there are 3 minutes
remaining.
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the blender jar. Cover and set time to 10 minutes on High.
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during the cooking process.
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Creamy Greens Soup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 small shallot, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 small leek, white part only, cut into ½-inch slices
2 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces kale (or other leafy greens), hard stems
discarded and roughly chopped, divided
2 to 3 ounces Italian parsley (about ½ large bunch),
stems reserved for other use and roughly
chopped, divided
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cup heavy cream
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blender jar if necessary.
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half of the kale and parsley. Cover and set timer for 20
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