Velvety spinach soup with tender greens, aromatic vegetables, and cream. Ready in 30 minutes for a warming meal.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
→ Liquids
06 - 3 cups vegetable stock
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional
→ Garnish
11 - Extra cream or yogurt for garnish, optional
12 - Freshly ground black pepper for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent browning.
03 - Stir in diced potato and cook for 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Add spinach to the pan and sauté until completely wilted, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until potato is tender.
06 - Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
07 - Return soup to pot if necessary. Stir in cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cream or yogurt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
