Best Simple Spinach Soup Recipes

SIMPLE NORWEGIAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Wash spinach thoroughly; drain and chop coarsely. (If you're using frozen spinach, defrost it and drain thoroughly.).
• Place a sieve or strainer over a large bowl; set aside.
• In a large saucepan or soup pot, bring broth to a boil. Add spinach. Simmer 8 minutes, then pour into sieve or strainer, catching the stock in the bowl. Press the spinach with a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Set the stock aside. Chop the spinach very fine.
• Melt the butter in the saucepan or soup pot. Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour. Using a whisk, slowly add the hot broth, mixing well. Return pan to heat and bring broth to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve soup garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg.

SIMPLE SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SOUP

Steps:

• heat oil in a large pan.
• Add onions and cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally till they begin to soften.
• add the potatoes, water, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf. pinch of salt for taste.
• bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook gently for about 25minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• remove the bay leaf and herb sprigs.
• add the spinach and water cress and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it is completely wilted.
• allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• return the soup to the sauce pan and thin with a little more water, if wished.
• season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg.
• place over a low heat and simmer until reheated.
• ladle soup into bowls and swirl cream into each bowl(optional).
• for vegan omit cream.

SIMPLE TOMATO-SPINACH-WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until tender.
• Add tomatoes and herbs and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add beans and broth, and cook until soup simmers. Check for seasoning.
• Just before serving, add spinach a handful at a time, until wilted.
• Serve--very good with a hunk of crusty bread and a salad.

SIMPLE SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter/oil in a saucepan.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onion softens.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.
• Add the defrosted spinach, dried tarragon and white wine (if used).
• Reduce heat to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Just before serving you may have to use a stab-mixer to get the right consistency.
• Season with Salt and Pepper.