Spinach Soup with a Soft Poached Egg

A creamy blended spinach soup topped with a perfectly poached egg and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 632.4 kcals 632.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.5 grams 13.5 grams
Fat 58.2 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
ml
1
piece
Egg
free-range
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to serve
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the chopped onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
  • Add half the spinach and 300ml vegetable stock then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in double cream and the remaining spinach then blend until smooth with a hand blender.
  • Boil 75ml white wine vinegar with 150ml water and stir to create a whirlpool.
  • Crack the egg into the water and cook for 3 minutes until the white sets.
  • Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Pour soup into a bowl, top with the egg, and season with black pepper.