Spinach Soup Cuauhtemoc 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.

EASY SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots, scallion, and garlic; cook and stir until scallion is soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

CREAMY SPINACH MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 2-4 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through (do not allow to boil). Sprinkle with parsley.

SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Add the spring onions, leek, celery and potato. Stir and put on the lid. Sweat for 10 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
• Pour in the stock and cook for 10 - 15 minutes until the potato is soft.
• Add the spinach and cook for a couple of minutes until wilted. Use a hand blender to blitz to a smooth soup.
• Stir in the crème fraîche. Reheat and serve.

SPINACH SOUP CUAUHTEMOC

Steps:

• 1. In a small skillet, heat the oil until it shimmers. Fry the tortilla squares in the hot oil over medium-high heat golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels, and set aside. 2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the same hot oil into a 2-quart saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until the mixture is nearly dry, 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the spinach, cilantro, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the spinach is tender and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Divide the crisp tortilla squares among 4 soup bowls and ladle the hot soup into the bowls. Serve at once.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FINNISH SPINACH SOUP (PINAATTIKEITTO)

Steps:

• Melt margarine in a pot, add flour and mix well with a whisk.
• Add about half of the milk and whisk vigurously to get rid of any lumps. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.
• Add the rest of the milk and the spinach, whisk. Allow to boil for a few minutes. Keep stirring often as milk-based soups stick to the bottom of the pot easily!
• Add salt, sugar and white pepper, mix.
• Divide between soup bowls; peel boiled eggs, halve them, and place two egg halves on top of each bowl of soup.

SIMPLE SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter/oil in a saucepan.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onion softens.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.
• Add the defrosted spinach, dried tarragon and white wine (if used).
• Reduce heat to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Just before serving you may have to use a stab-mixer to get the right consistency.
• Season with Salt and Pepper.

SPINACH SOUP CUAUHTEMOC

Steps:

• 1. In a small skillet, heat the oil until it shimmers. Fry the tortilla squares in the hot oil over medium-high heat golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels, and set aside. 2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the same hot oil into a 2-quart saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until the mixture is nearly dry, 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the spinach, cilantro, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the spinach is tender and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Divide the crisp tortilla squares among 4 soup bowls and ladle the hot soup into the bowls. Serve at once.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.