Swedish Spinach Soup Spenatsoppa
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Swedish Spinach Soup, or Spenatsoppa, a creamy and nourishing classic that’s perfect for chilly days. This traditional Scandinavian recipe features fresh spinach blended to velvety perfection with a rich base of butter, vegetable broth, and a touch of heavy cream for extra decadence. A hint of nutmeg adds warm, earthy undertones, while hard-boiled eggs grace the soup as a protein-packed garnish, making it as hearty as it is elegant. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a warming dinner. Bursting with nutrients and flavor, Spenatsoppa is your go-to dish for a wholesome taste of Sweden.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 pieces hard-boiled egg
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry and roughly chop if necessary.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, whisking consistently to ensure no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until the spinach has wilted completely.
Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring to a countertop blender), blend the soup until it is completely smooth.
Return the soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender), and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently over low-medium heat, being careful not to bring it to a boil.
Season the soup with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with halves or quarters of a hard-boiled egg on top.
Serve immediately, paired with crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
