Creamy spinach soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion; coarsely chopped
6cups;water
3Potatoes; peeled, chopped
3Zucchini; thickly sliced
1tablespoonSoy sauce, low sodium
2cupsSpinach leaves; tightly packed
Pepper to taste
cupEnoki mushrooms; trimmed, optional

Directions

Place onions in a large pot with ½ cup water. Cook and stir until onion softens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 5½ cups water, potatoes, zucchini and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, coer and simmer for 35 minutes. Add spinach and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Puree soup inbatches in blender. Return to pan. Add mushrooms if desired. Heat gently for 5 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.

Per serving: 123 cal; 3 g prot; ⅒ g fat; 27 g carb; 0 chol; 181 mg sod; 5 g fiber.

Vegetarian Times, May 1993/MM by DEEANNE