How to Make a Good Spinach Soup
Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008
by Arlene Wright-Correll
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For those organic gardeners who are able to get a good crop of spinach before the heat sets in or for those of you who can get an early fall crop of spinach set and harvested before the first frost then perhaps you might have a good spinach soup recipe in your cooking arsenal.
For those of us who do not, don't despair as spinach is now available all year round in food markets that have a good produce section.
However, my favorite and most delightful dish was Spinach soup. This soup is relatively easy to make and is outstanding in flavor. I like the fact that one can use can or commercially processed chicken broth in the event one is not having some broth left over from some sort of previous chicken dish. One can even use frozen spinach if one is so inclined.
Here is my simple Spinach Soup that I usually use for a first course of a meal.
I chop up one small onion so I have cup and I mince clove of garlic. I preheat 1 tbsp. of butter in a medium sauce pan (no aluminum please) and I then add my chopped onion and minced garlic and stir while it cooks until tender, but not browned.
Next I add 1 can or 46 ounces of chicken broth and bring it to a boil. I then add cup of any brand Acini di Pepe uncooked and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Now I add about 2 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves or one can add 1 ten ounce package of frozen chopped spinach if no fresh spinach is available to you. Keep simmering for an additional 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
At this point one can season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately in nice low bowls. I like to add some grated Parmesan cheese at the table to those guests who want it.
Good warm crusty Italian bread or Ciabatta rolls will go well at this point. My guests always ask for second helpings and I always answer no as we have another course of something else coming.
This recipe makes about 8 servings or 6 and cups. It is so simple and easy and something many people never get to taste.
"Tread the Earth Lightly" and in the meantime May your day be filled with Peace, Light and Love,
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Yummmm, Arlene. I will make this for dinner tonight. I like simple recipes that are tasty. I like spinach and can tell this is very tasty and healthy. Many spinach recipes are rich and creamy, thus high in fat/calories. I'll let you know how it turns out. I know it'll be delicious! Thank you for posting this!
Happy Holidays to you!
PS How fortunate you were to have traveled throughout Tuscany!Dear Avis,Thank you for taking the time to read my article and to make a kind comment. I hope you like the soup and I await your comment.Mediterranean cooking can be light and easy.“Tread the Earth Lightly” and in the meantime… May your day be filled with…
Peace, Light and Love, Arlene Wright-Correll
Arlene, I recently moved and have the best neighbors. They invited me to dinner and I didn't have to bring/cook anything. I probably won't get to make this until Friday as they expect me over each night until then. I am a blessed and grateful woman!
I like "light and easy" but enjoy rich and difficult, too! *laughing* I just try not to be the one doing the latter combo.
I'll let you know when I enjoy the soup.
Peace, Light and Love to you! Thank you, Arlene. :)
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