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S P R I G S
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PREP:
20
MIN. COOK:
15
MIN.
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m edium onion, halved and sliced
1
Tbsp. cooking oil
3
cups reduced-sodium chicken
broth o r vegetable broth
V4
to /2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
12
oz. Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
3
cups sliced fresh m ushroom s
(o p tio nal)
2
Tbsp. b utter
3
cups fresh spinach leaves
3
cups fresh arugula leaves
2
cups fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
leaves and ten d er stem s
Fresh arugula
1. In
3
-quart saucepan cook onion in hot oil
over medium heat for
5
minutes. Add broth,
pepper, and
salt.
Bring to boiling. Add
potatoes and return to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered,
10
minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook
mushrooms in butter over medium heat
6
to 8 minutes until tender and liquid has
evaporated; set aside.
3. Remove saucepan from heat. Use
immersion blender to blend onion-potato
mixture until almost smooth. Add
spinach, arugula, and parsley. Return to
heat. Bring to boiling; remove from heat.
Using immersion blender, blend soup
again until nearly smooth and flecks of
green remain. Season to taste with
salt.
Serve immediately, topped with sauteed
mushrooms and additional fresh arugula.
MAKES 6 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING
92 cal, 3 g fat (0 gsat. fat),
0 mg chol, 412 mg sodium, 14 g carbo,
3 g
fiber, 4 g pro.
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MARCH
2010
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