Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 2 lbs fresh spinach
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Saute leek, carrot and celery in oil in a large saucepan until tender.

2. 2

   Add chicken stock and heat to boiling. Add spinach and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts.

3. 3

   Process in a food processor or blender (stick blender!) until smooth.

4. 4

   Return to pan and heat until hot.

5. 5

   Serve sprinkled with cheese.