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Spinach and leek soup
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Indulge in a vibrant spinach soup packed with nutrients.
Ingredients:
  • 9.20 gm walnuts
  • 18.20 gm olive oil
  • 2 leeks, halved lengthways, washed, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1020.00 gm vegetable liquid stock
  • 1 bunch English spinach, trimmed, washed, shredded
  • 40.40 gm reduced-fat cream
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 170°C. Spread walnuts on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes until toasted. Coarsely chop them.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté leeks and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in stock, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10 minutes with lid partially covering the pan.
  • Stir in fresh spinach, cooking for just 30 seconds. Remove the soup from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in batches until it is almost smooth, then transfer it back to the saucepan.
  • Combine cream into the mixture, gently heat on low until thoroughly warmed, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with walnuts before enjoying.