Squash & Chickpea Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini and 1 yellow squash

• 1 handful of parsley

• 1 handful of cilantro

• 1 handful of spinach

• 1 cup of chickpeas

• 1 clove of garlic

• Juice of a whole lemon

• 1 tablespoon of butter

• 1/3 cup of cream

• 1/2 cup of parmesan

• 1-2 cups of hot water from steaming squash to make soup desired consistency (you can substitute chicken or vegetable stock)

• salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

• Add additional spices like turmeric and paprika for flavor before serving or

• Add a dollop of pesto

Process:

• Place steamed squash into blender, or food processor

• Place 1 handful of parsley, stems trimmed, into blender or food processor

• Place 1 handful of cilantro, stems trimmed, into blender

• Place 1 handful of spinach, stems trimmed, into blender

• Add 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

• Add 1 tablespoon of butter

• Squeeze a full lemon into mixture

• Add 1/3 cup of cream

• Add 1 clove of garlic

• Blend ingredients together in blender and slowly add 1-2 cups of hot water from steaming squash into mixture for desired consistency

• Add 1 cup of chickpeas and blend until smooth

• Add salt and pepper to taste

  VIOLA you got your Squash & Chickpea Soup ready in minutes!