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Cream of Spinach Soup

Cream of Spinach Soup

  • 50 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Spinach Soup, Creamy Spinach Soup, healthy soups, low fat · Veg · Soups & Salads

Cream of spinach soup: spinach sauteed in butter with onion, garlic and green chilli, pureed into a white sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

Ingredients

13 items

4 people
  • Butter5 tbsp
  • Ginger1 inch
  • Garlic1 tbsp
  • Green Chilli2
  • Onion1
  • Spinach2
  • Salt1¼ tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
  • Maida2 tbsp
  • Milk300 ml
  • Water300 ml
  • Fresh Cream3 tbsp
  • Nutmeg Powder1 pinch

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy262kcal1048kcal
Protein5.4g22g
Carbohydrate15g60g
Fat21g83g
Fibre2.5g10g
Sugar5.5g22g

Cookd masalas for spinach

Method

  1. 1

    Heat butter in a pan and add the ginger,garlic, green chillies and onions, saute until the onions are translucent.

    ButterGingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnion

  2. 2

    Add the cleaned and chopped spinach and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

    SpinachSaltBlack Pepper Powder

  3. 3

    Grind the spinach until it becomes a smooth paste.

  4. 4

    Heat butter in a pot and add the maida, slowly whisk in the milk to make a bechamel/ white sauce.

    ButterMaidaMilk

  5. 5

    Add the puree and water to adjust the consistency.

    Water

  6. 6

    Finish with fresh cream and nutmeg powder.

    Fresh CreamNutmeg Powder

  7. 7

    Bring it to a boil and switch off the heat. Garnish with fresh cream.

Before you start

How long does Cream of Spinach Soup take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cream of Spinach Soup serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cream of Spinach Soup vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cream of Spinach Soup spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cream of Spinach Soup?
2 Spinach, 3 tbsp Fresh Cream, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 300 ml Milk, 3 tbsp Butter, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cream of Spinach Soup?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cream of Spinach Soup?
About 262 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    deepika bhatFebruary 2022

    Great soup !

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