Spinach Basil Soup With Lemon

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1 tablespoon 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 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of

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

butter, onions, clove garlic, spinach, basil, chicken broth, freshly grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt, lemon juice, pepper, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-basil-soup-with-lemon-69781 (may not work)