Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup dried split peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- salt to taste
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine onion, celery, potatoes, split peas, bay leaves and broth. Bring them to a boil, then reduce heat and cover it simmer for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the zucchini, broccoli, basil and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Stir in spinach and remove from heat. Puree in a blender or food processor using an immersion blender. Salt to taste.
