Spinach And Seaweed Soup Recipes

SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

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

SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mixture to a blender or food processor, pour in 1/4 cup hot water and pulse until pureed. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, then pour in the milk, stirring occasionally. Add 2 teaspoons salt, the cayenne and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the pureed spinach and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 more minutes. If the soup is too thick, stir in more warm water or milk. Check the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with parsley and/or chives.

KOREAN-STYLE SEAWEED SOUP

Steps:

• Soak seaweed in water to cover. When soft, drain, and cut into 2 inch pieces.
• Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add beef, sesame oil, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, and a little salt, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in seaweed and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Pour in 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic and remaining 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Combine spinach, onions and stock in a saucepan, and turn heat to medium high. Bring to a boil, and lower heat so mixture barely bubbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is very tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add nutmeg and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and let cool at least a few minutes.
• Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, add cream, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently, stirring occasionally. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning, and serve.

SPINACH AND SEAWEED SOUP

Steps:

• In a 10 qt stockpot add broth, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Add in the tofu, water chestnut and seaweed. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and green onion. Stir and adjust seasoning to taste.

TOFU, MISO, SEAWEED AND SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the water and miso paste in a saucepan.
• Add the wakame and simmer the soup for a couple of minutes.
• Cut the tofu into cubes and stir into the soup. Add the spinach and scallion, reheat and serve.

ONE-POT SPINACH BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in broth, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

HERBY SPINACH-AND-RICE SOUP WITH TURMERIC

Steps:

• Cook 2 tablespoons oil and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium, swirling pan, until seeds are fragrant, darkened slightly in color, and sizzling, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. (Oil can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.)
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium; swirl in remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in rice, potato, and turmeric; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Season with salt, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until flavors meld and potato and rice are cooked and very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, herbs, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into bowls. Whisk yogurt and spoon into the soup, along with cumin-seed oil and more herbs and lemon juice; serve.