Spinach Basil Soup With Lemon


For such an easy soup to make, you're left with a flavorful addition to your meal....or make it a main course by serving with bread sticks and a salad. This is from the naniboujou resort cookbook. Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish or 3-4 as a main course

Steps


In a large sauce pan , melt the butter over low heat and saute the onion until soft , about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic , saute another minute or two.
Mix in the drained spinach , basil and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer , uncovered , approximately 10 minutes.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Heat and serve.

Ingredients


butter, onions, garlic, frozen chopped spinach, dried basil, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt, lemon juice, pepper, lemon, zest of