INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
Onion, chopped 
1
Celery
 2 stalks, sliced
Potatoes, diced 
2
Dried split peas
 3/4 cup
Bay leaves 
2
Vegetable broth
 6 cups
Zucchini, diced 
2
Broccoli
 1 head, chopped
Dried basil
 1/2 tsp
Ground black pepper
 1/4 tsp
Fresh spinach
 4 cups, chopped
Salt
to taste
Green Velvet Soup
Prep:
10 m
Cook:
1 h 30 m
Ready in:
1 h 40 m
DIRECTIONS
  1. Put onion, celery, potatoes, split peas, bay leaves and broth into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover and reduce to simmer, about 1 hour.
  2. Remove the bay leaves. Add zucchini, broccoli, basil and black pepper to the pot. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add spinach and turn off the flame.
  4. Blend the soup into creaminess using an immersion blender or food processor. Salt to taste.
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