MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH AND POTATO SOUP

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Created for RSC #6. I've always been a big fan of spinach (thank you Popeye). I also love potato soup (thank you school lunches). Thanks to Susie D for putting both ingredients in the contest list so I could combine the two.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 sprigs basil
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 cup sliced leek
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peels and cubed (about 4 cups)
30 fluid ounces broth
1/4 cup water
4 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper
sour cream or yogurt (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 4 quart saucepan
  • Add the basil, coriander seeds and the leeks
  • Cook until the leeks are tender, stirring often
  • Add the cubed potatoes, broth and water
  • Heat to boiling, reduce the heat to low
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally
  • Stir in the spinach, lemon juice and salt and pepper
  • Simmer for 5 minutes
  • Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt

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