Spinach Soup

A quick vegetarian soup made by sautéing leeks and garlic, simmering spinach and potatoes in stock, then blending until smooth.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 420.5 kcals 420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.1 grams 30.1 grams
Fat 28.4 grams 28.4 grams
Protein 11.2 grams 11.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
ml
Double Cream
for drizzling
Liquids
250
ml
Chicken Stock
hot; can substitute vegetable stock
1
piece
Vegetable Stock
alternative to chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Leek
white part only, roughly chopped
100
g
1
piece
Potato
peeled and roughly chopped
1
leaf
Spinach
for garnish

Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the garlic and leek for 2 minutes until soft.
  • Add the spinach and wilt it in the pan.
  • Add the potato and pour 250ml of chicken or vegetable stock over the mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly, transfer to a food processor, and liquidise until smooth.
  • Pour into a warm bowl, drizzle with cream, and garnish with a spinach leaf.