Name: Spinach Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves: 4+
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 50g (2oz) butter; 1 leek, trimmed, rinsed and chopped; 50ml (2fl oz) white wine; 450g (1lb) spinach; 700ml (1 1/4 pt) vegetable stock; 200g (7oz) peas, defrosted; juice 1 lemon; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 4tbsp cream; 2tsp flaked almonds

By Woman and Home

published 5 August 16

Spinach soup is so deliciously fresh and crisp, you can't go wrong! Adding in peas and leeks means you're well on your way to 5 a-day and the three greens are very complimentary together. This soup makes for a light and delicate lunchtime treat and can be enjoyed with some croutons or warm crusty bread to make it more filling.

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HOW TO MAKE SPINACH SOUP

Method

In a large pan gently melt the butter and fry the leek until soft. Add the white wine for a further two minutes.
Add the spinach to the pan slowly pressing it down to wilt it as you go. Add the peas and vegetable stock and simmer, uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
Allow to cool briefly before whizzing the soup in a food processor until smooth, then stir in the lemon juice, nutmeg and season to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls swirling a tbsp of cream into each and topping with flaked almonds.