Thick Spinach Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Thick Spinach Soup, a velvety blend of fresh spinach, sautéed aromatics, and a touch of creamy indulgence. This easy recipe features a silky texture achieved by blending tender spinach leaves cooked in a flavorful base of vegetable or chicken stock, enriched with a hint of nutmeg for a subtle depth of flavor. Perfectly balanced with heavy cream and finished with crunchy croutons, this hearty spinach soup makes a nourishing starter or light lunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome and satisfying way to enjoy the richness of leafy greens. Ideal for chilly evenings or as a nutritious addition to your weekly meal plan, this thick spinach soup is a family favorite that’s as cozy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 750 milliliters vegetable or chicken stock
- 150 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup croutons (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly under running water and set them aside to drain.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt completely.
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the saucepan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste of the flour.
Gradually pour in the vegetable or chicken stock while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the spinach leaves to the saucepan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they wilt completely and are tender.
Using an immersion blender (or transferring the soup to a countertop blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the saucepan (if blended separately) and reheat over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cook the soup for 2-3 more minutes, taking care not to let it boil to keep the cream from curdling.
Serve the thick spinach soup hot, garnished with croutons for added texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.9 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 8022 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 755 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3587 mg | 76% | |
*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.
