Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 tbsp dried basil
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream (i use 1/2 and 1/2 to lighten things up)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp lemon , zest of

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	189.75 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.57g	25%
Cholesterol	48.95mg	16%
Sodium	759.12mg	32%
Potassium	343.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.11g	2%
Sugars	1.88g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.45g	10%
Protein	5.45g	11%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	174.4mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.5 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.91g	25%
Cholesterol	23.35mg	16%
Sodium	362.07mg	32%
Potassium	164.06mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.91g	2%
Sugars	0.9g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	10%
Protein	2.6g	11%
Vitamin C	6mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	22%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	83.2mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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