You may be wondering what is so great about a cream of spinach soup. I’ll tell you. It’s a very healthy soup and it’s worth the time to prepare. This leafy bushy vegetable (Spinach) is filled with lots of nutrients and minerals. In fact, spinach is known as a superfood due to its numerous health benefits. It is packed with vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, as well as minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium. These nutrients are essential for maintaining strong bones, healthy vision, and a robust immune system.
Moreover, spinach is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent choice for weight management. The fiber in spinach helps to keep you feeling full for longer periods, while the low-calorie content of the vegetable ensures you can enjoy it without worrying about packing on unwanted pounds. When you combine all these health benefits with the comforting and delicious taste of a cream of spinach soup, you have a meal that is both nourishing and satisfying. Its smooth and velvety texture, balanced flavors, and rich aroma make it a perfect starter or main dish for any occasion. Whether you are looking to warm up on a chilly evening or seeking a light and nutritious lunch option, cream of spinach soup is a versatile and elegant choice.
Prep Time: 5minutes mins
Cook Time: 25minutes mins
Total Time: 30minutes mins
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cups Spinach chopped finely
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup evaporated milk Carnation
- 1 large potato
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 big leaf thyme chopped
- 2 sprig fine leaf thyme chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 pimento peppers chopped
- 2 tsp. green seasoning
- 6 leaves chadon beni chopped
- 1 dash white pepper
- 1 dash parsley
- 2 tbsp. butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop big leaf thyme, fine leaf thyme, chadon beni, pimento, garlic etc. Set aside. Make your own chicken stock or use store bought stock.
- Melt the butter over a medium flame. Saute garlic and onions until translucent. Then add the potatoes and mix for about 2 minutes.
- Pour about 2 cups water. Add salt to taste and let boil until potatoes are cooked.
- Blanch the chopped Spinach and set aside.
- Pour out potatoes etc into a medium sized bowl and add the milk. When cooked, crush the potatoes using a hand mixer or a blender. Add the chopped Spinach afterward and the rest of seasonings. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot.
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Cream of Spinach Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cups Spinach chopped finely
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup evaporated milk Carnation
- 1 large potato
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 big leaf thyme chopped
- 2 sprig fine leaf thyme chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 pimento peppers chopped
- 2 tsp. green seasoning
- 6 leaves chadon beni chopped
- 1 dash white pepper
- 1 dash parsley
- 2 tbsp. butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop big leaf thyme, fine leaf thyme, chadon beni, pimento, garlic etc. Set aside. Make your own chicken stock or use store bought stock.
- Melt the butter over a medium flame. Saute garlic and onions until translucent. Then add the potatoes and mix for about 2 minutes.
- Pour about 2 cups water. Add salt to taste and let boil until potatoes are cooked.
- Blanch the chopped Spinach and set aside.
- Pour out potatoes etc into a medium sized bowl and add the milk. When cooked, crush the potatoes using a hand mixer or a blender. Add the chopped Spinach afterward and the rest of seasonings. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot.
