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3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 (180 g) leeks, white part only, diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled
14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
10-ounces chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed "dry"
2 (124 g) whole plum tomatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup (240 mL) low sodium vegetable broth or water
1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup pitted black olives (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper, to taste

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professional series gourmet blender

1    
Sauté onion, leeks, garlic, artichoke hearts, spinach, tomatoes, and parsley in oil for 7 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for 5 minutes.  
  2 Place mixture into the Professional Series container. Secure 2-part lid. Select Variable, speed 1.
3 Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to 3 or 4. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the blades while processing.
4 Run for 1 minute. Keep this rustic sauce coarse. Return to sauté pan to finish heating.
 
yield: 16 oz / 480 ml

Note: Use on grilled chicken and seafood, or toss with pasta.
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