• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 leek, sliced (or 1/2 medium onion, peeled and diced)
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 inch piece of ginger, thumb sized grated
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 cups thinly sliced rainbow carrots
• breast meat from a rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 32 ounce carton Swanson Chicken Broth
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne powder to taste
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves

pistou (optional)

• 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tsp lemon juice, more to taste
• pinch salt
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves