Lemon & Garlic Wild Rice Soup

Name: Lemon & Garlic Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion (, about 1/2 a medium onion); 1 cup chopped carrots (, about 2 medium); 1 cup sliced celery (, about 3 ribs); 5 garlic cloves (, minced); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (, from 1 large lemon); Pinch of salt & pepper; 1/2 cup wild rice; 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup almond milk; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (, optional)