Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 10 ounces fresh spinach; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the mixture to a blender or food processor, pour in 1/4 cup hot water and pulse until pureed.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large soup pot, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until the onions begin to soften.
6
Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to combine.
7
Cook for about 2 minutes, then pour in the milk, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the salt, cayenne and some black pepper and stir to combine.
9
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
10
Pour in the pureed spinach, then cook until thickened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Check the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne as needed.
12
Serve warm.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 10 ounces fresh spinach, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spinach Soup

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