Spinach Potato Soup Recipe
Popeye was not the only believer in the plentiful benefits of spinach. Spinach is low in calories, yet extremely high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients; that makes it a really healthy food for an average adult. Spinach is a versatile vegetable as well as the potato, and their extremely unique combination creates a mouthwatering superb meal. With the celery and onions for spices and the cream to thicken its fragrant broth, nothing could ever compare this luscious spinach potato soup with the typical soup. Now, here’s how to make this wonderfully hearty spinach potato soup, just follow the procedures below.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter (60 g)
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
- ¼ cup flour (30 g)
- 3 cups water (675 ml)
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed (350 g)
- 2 teaspoons salt (9 g)
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (30 g)
- ½ cup cream (115 g)
- Swiss cheese, shredded
- OPTIONAL: Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large deep saucepan, melt the butter and sauté onions and celery together until tender. Cover with lid and simmer for 15 minutes or until onions and celery are cooked well enough.
- Stir constantly to avoid the ingredients sticking in the pan.
- Blend in flour, then add the potatoes, water and salt; stirring constantly until it simmers.
- Stew for 30 more minutes. Then add spinach and cook for another 2 minutes, constantly mix to allow the spinach flavor to blend in evenly.
- Pour in the cream.
- Serve in individual bowls and top with grated cheese if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you’re in a diet, just substitute evaporated skim milk from the cream.
