Creamy Spinach Soup
A rich and velvety creamy spinach soup made with fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and a smooth blend of cream and vegetable broth. Perfect for a comforting lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced potato and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
Return the blended soup to the pot if needed, then stir in the heavy cream.
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Heat the soup gently for 3 more minutes without boiling.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.