GARLIC FLAVOURED SPINACH SOUP (4 servings)
Butter 15gms
Sliced onions 20gms
Chopped garlic 10gms
Flour 15gms
Cinnamon 1pc
Nutmeg a pinch
Salt and pepper to taste
Spinach leaves 400gms
Cream 20ml
Stock 750ml
GARNISH-
Fresh cream, garlic croutons
PREPARATION:
Wash spinach 2 to 3 times. Melt butter in a soup pot. Sauté onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add in flour, stir for a minute over slow fire. Add cold stock, cinnamon, stirring continuously. Bring to boil, reduce for 10 minutes. Add in spinach; boil for another 5 – 7 minutes. Strain the soup, remove cinnamon, reserve liquid. Cool spinach and puree in a blender. Add back to the liquid, bring to boil, add nutmeg and strain again. Add salt and pepper, re boil, remove scum. Pour in a soup cup.
Garnish and serve hot with bread sticks or dinner roll.
