Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 brown onion, halved, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 liter vegetable stock; 4 sebago potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped; 2 bunches english spinach, stems trimmed, washed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup sour cream; crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft.
3
Add the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
4
Increase heat to high.
5
Add the stock and bring to the boil.
6
Add potato and reduce heat to medium.
7
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
8
Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach wilts.
9
Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
10
Place half the spinach mixture in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
11
Transfer to a clean saucepan.
12
Repeat with remaining spinach mixture.
13
Place over low heat and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
16
Ladle soup among serving bowls.
17
Top with a dollop of sour cream and season with pepper.
18
Serve with crusty bread.

259

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 brown onion, halved, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Spinach Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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