Spinach Soup

Spinach Soup

2 medium bunch fresh spinach

2 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic Cloves (chopped)

1 bay leaf

1½ cup milk

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

2 tbsp fresh cream

1/4 tsp white pepper powder

Salt to taste

Method:

Blanch the spinach leaves and immediately dip the spinach leaves into cold water to arrest further cooking. Drain and chop the spinach leaves, keep aside. Heat the butter in the pan and add bay leaf, garlic and chopped onion. Sauté till the onion becomes soft and translucent. Add the chopped spinach leaves and sauté for 3-4 minutes or till the leaves turn soft . Stop cooking and cool the mixture. Remove the bay leaf and puree the mixture into the blender to make a smooth paste, add 1½cup milk while blending. Add extra milk to adjust the consistency of the soup. Pour the mixture again in the pan and let it come to a boil, add salt as per taste and simmer the soup for 2-3 minutes. Add fresh cream. White pepper and give it a stir. Serve warm.