Shrek Soup

Ingredients

• 6 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 5 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 5 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 (25 ounce) jar unsweetened applesauce
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes, undrained (I like Muir Glen brand)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled & finely minced
• 4 cups fresh spinach (6 oz bag)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large soup pot.

2. 2

   Saute onions and jalapeno in butter.

3. 3

   Add your broth and turn down to med. heat to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add carrots, celery, and applesauce.

5. 5

   Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl; mix together yogurt, ginger, chickpeas, tomatoes, lime juice, Lawry's, and vinegar. Stir well.

7. 7

   After the 30 minutes are up, add your yogurt mix and spinach to the soup. Stir very well and bring back up to a boil.

8. 8

   Cook for 10 more minutes, remove from heat and serve.