This is an awesome soup that is refreshing, flavorful, super healthy, and very light. Artichokes give this soup a distinct flavor that comes through, and spinach adds extra nutrients and colour. All you need is herbs such as thyme and oregano and a squeeze of lemon juice, and this soup will transport you to the Mediterranean. Here is the recipe.

 Artichoke & Spinach Soup
makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 bag 16oz  frozen chopped spinach
• 1 bag 12oz frozen artichoke hearts or 2 cups artichoke hearts
• 6 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 carton vegetable broth (4-5 cups)
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

• In a large pot warm 2 tbsp olive oil and add crushed garlic and sauté until tender.
• Add frozen spinach, frozen artichokes, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano, plus 1 cup water. Stir and cook covered for 10 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
• Now add carton of broth or 5 cups broth and warm though on high heat, about 5 minutes. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon. Soup is ready.  Serve with extra lemon wedge.

Cook’s Notes: If you want to make this light soup more filling, add 1 cup cooked chickpeas and heat through.