Recipe of the Week: Arnold’s soup. What does a Terminator eat? A lot of soup.

As he’s explained, Arnold is a creature of habit. He does the same things repeatedly, which makes them easy to do all the time. While Arnold eats a mix of protein, healthy fats, and fibrous carbs, soup is one of Arnold’s favorite ways to sneak in lots of vegetables. Here’s an example of a recipe he loves.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion sliced (2 cups)

2 medium zucchini (1 pound), cut into ¾-inch chunks (3 cups)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 bay leaf

2 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 (15 ounce) can of no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

6 cups baby spinach

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon tahini ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 6 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley and/or chives, for garnish. Instructions (Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups)

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Step 1: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, often stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add zucchini, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and chickpeas; bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, covered, until the zucchini is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add spinach and stir until it has wilted.

Step 2: Puree the soup in a blender or food processor in batches. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot. Add lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper; whisk until the tahini is incorporated.

Step 3: Ladle the soup into bowls. Add a dollop of yogurt to each one and swirl it into the soup. Sprinkle with herbs, if desired.

Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, if necessary, and reheat, adding a little water to achieve the desired consistency before serving.

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