Cream of Spinach Soup
Cream of Spinach Soup is one of those quietly elegant recipes that feels both comforting and fresh at the same time. Velvety smooth, vibrant green, and full of savory flavor, this soup transforms simple ingredients into something luxurious. It works just as well for a cozy lunch with crusty bread as it does as a sophisticated first course for dinner guests.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/3 cup uncooked white rice or 1 large Russet potato
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 bags (each 10-ounce) baby spinach --OR-- 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, reduce heat to medium and cook 7-8 minutes or until beginning to soften.
- Add the garlic and the rice (or potato) and stir briefly to cook the garlic and coat the rice.
- Add the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered or until the rice is cooked.
- Add the spinach. If using fresh, add in batches as it wilts.
- Add nutmeg, cream and crumbled goat cheese. Stir until cheese melts.
- Puree with an immersion blender until very smooth. Alternately, place in a food processor or blender and puree in batches using caution with hot liquids.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
TIP:
- If using frozen chopped spinach, there's no need to squeeze the spinach before adding to the soup; add the liquid and all.
- Soup can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Cool and refrigerate.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Place in airtight containers in the desired quantity. Thaw in the refrigerator or in the microwave.
- Reheat on low heat on the stovetop, stirring often until soup smooths out and comes together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg