Spinach Cream Recipe

Name: Spinach Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, mashed; 1 cup spinach, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm; 1 1/2 cups milk; black pepper; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 lemons, juice of (optional); 6 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, grilled (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, mashed
1 cup spinach, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm
1 1/2 cups milk
black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 lemons, juice of (optional)
6 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, grilled (optional)

1
In a casserole, heat butter and oil. Cook onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes at medium heat.
2
Add spinach and stir well. Sprinkle with flour and keep cooking 1 minute while stirring.
3
Add chicken stock. Bring to boil. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat and let simmer about 20 minutes, until thickness.
4
Remove from the heat and let cool.
5
Puree in a blender until homogeneous.
6
Put back in the casserole. Add milk, pepper and nutmeg. Let boil 2 to 3 minutes to reheat.
7
Pour in soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving with a few drops of lemon juice, then with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream by forming a spiral. Sprinkle with almonds.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, mashed, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cream falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Cream

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