Spinach and Garlic Soup with Crisp Croûtons and Cream

A creamy vegetarian spinach and garlic soup thickened with rice and served with golden, crispy homemade croûtons.

Easy Vegetarian Soup Quick Spinach

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

794.2

kcal / serving

794.2 kcal total

Carbs

42.1g

per serving

42.1 g total

Fat

65.8g

per serving

65.8 g total

Protein

11.4g

per serving

11.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

tbsp

Double Cream

GrainsCereals

tbsp

Basmati Rice

cooked

slice

White Bread

cut into pieces

Liquids

300

Stock

chicken or vegetable

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

peeled and crushed

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

tbsp

Olive Oil

for croûtons

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

peeled and sliced

handful

Spinach

fresh leaves

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Heat the butter and oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the onion and garlic until softened.

Pour in 300ml of stock, simmer, then stir in the cooked rice and spinach until wilted.

Stir in the cream and blend the mixture with a hand-held blender until smooth.

Place bread pieces on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden.

Serve the hot soup with the crispy croûtons on top.