posted by Kayce 01-06-100 7:37 AM
Spinach and Zucchini Bisque
4 tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 zucchini, sliced in large chunks
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 pound fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
nutmeg to taste.
In large stockpot, melt butter. Add garlic, onions celery and fennel, and saute for 15 minutes. Add zucchini and potatoes, and saute additional 5 minutes. Add stock and cook until potatoes are tender.
Puree in a blender ( not food processor ) with fresh spinach. Return to the pot, add cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Serve immediately. Makes 12 servings.