Description
You will create a wonderfully creamy and comforting Spinach Soup. This recipe brings warmth to your table, perfect for a cozy night in. Liam crafts this with precision, and Sara adds the spark of joy. Follow these steps to make a soul-satisfying soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed well
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down completely. This will happen quickly.
- Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Blend until completely smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot over low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and nutmeg. Heat through gently; do not boil after adding the cream.
- Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can add one small boiled potato when blending.
- If you want a richer flavor, sauté 1/4 cup of chopped mushrooms with the onions.
- This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- Use fresh, vibrant spinach for the best color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blended/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 450mg (varies by broth)
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 8g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg