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Cream of Spinach Soup

A wonderfully nutritious, healthy, colourful, vibrant green spinach soup to sustain, nourish and comfort you!

Course Light meal, Lunch, Supper
Cuisine Western
Keyword healthy, soup, spinach
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Author Susan

Ingredients

  • 30g unsalted butter

  • 125g/1 onion, peeled and chopped into similar size cubes

  • 12g/3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed or finely chopped

  • 150g peeled and cubed potato

  • 450g spinach

  • ½ - 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 500ml chicken or vegetable stock

  • 400ml - 500ml milk (I use full cream dairy milk.)

Instructions

Equipment

  1. Kitchen scales

  2. Measuring spoons and measuring jug

  3. Chopping board and knife

  4. Blender/food processor/immersion blender

  5. Cast iron casserole dish or saucepan

Method

  1. Prepare the soup: prepare the onion, garlic and potato as described. 

  2. Heat the butter over a medium heat in a large cast iron casserole dish or saucepan and cook for onion for 5 minutes until lightly caramelised.

  3. Add the garlic and potato and cook for a further minute.

  4. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and 500ml of stock. Mix and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, covered for 15 minutes or until the potatoes and onion are soft. 

  5. Add the spinach and 400ml milk and cook until the spinach has fully wilted and is very soft. Around 10 - 15 minutes. 

  6. Leave to sit for 15 minutes to cool a little

  7. Blend the soup: 

    Either use an immersion stick blender to blend the soup in the casserole dish, or

    Blend in a food processor or blender. Do this in batches to avoid spillage and be careful transferring the very hot liquid and vegetables. 

  8. Pour everything back into your casserole/saucepan and bring the soup to a gentle simmer, taste and adjust seasoning and consistency if necessary. The amount of extra seasoning will depend on how well the stock has been has been seasoned. I find that I only need 400ml milk. Bring back to a simmer. 

  9. To serve: serve in warmed bowls with fresh bread and your choice of toppings and accompaniments. 

Recipe Notes

Topping ideas:

  • Drizzle with fresh cream or ricotta cheese (loosened with a little milk)
  • Scatter over chopped cooked crispy bacon
  • Some garlic and/or cheese croutons
  • Sprinkle with shredded basil and/or spinach
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Drizzle with chilli oil
  • Grated cheese e.g. cheddar, parmesan
  • Or all of the above!

 

Serving suggestions:

  • Fresh country bread, white or brown
  • Fresh naan or flatbread