Spinach Soup

A clean, vibrant blended spinach soup with chicken broth and milk — simple, fast, and beautiful garnished with lemon and chives.

AmericanVegetarianEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 3 lb fresh spinach, stemmed
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup low fat milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lemon slice and minced chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Add onion and reduce heat to low. Cook until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to moderate and add spinach leaves by the handful, stirring to wilt them before adding the next handful. When all the spinach has been added, cook for about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    In a food processor, purée the soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan.

  4. 4

    Stir in stock and milk. Simmer over moderate heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve in soup bowls, garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of chives.

Tags

soupspinachquicklightblended