COLD SPINACH SOUP

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed well and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3 cups chicken stock, thoroughly degreased 1 cup half and half
1/2 cup plain yogurt, well stirred
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Some basil leaves for decoration

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet and sautee the onion until soft but not brown. Add the spinach and basil and cook for a minute or two, until the greens are wilted. Stir in the chicken stock.
  • Puree this mixture in a blender or a food processor. Stir in the half and half and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in the yogurt and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Before serving re-season soup if necessary. Decorate by floating basil leaves on the surface.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 959 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Welf Wan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious option for a summer meal.


SuMi Duvenhage
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I would recommend this soup to people who are looking for a light and refreshing summer dish.


Lionel Kaiser
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Peacock Reynold
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This soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more broth or water to thin it out.


inam ulhaq
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some herbs or spices to give it more flavor.


jamila khatun
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This soup is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice.


Francisco Garcia
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I made this soup vegan by using almond milk instead of regular milk and it turned out great!


MD Ariyan Saiful
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This soup is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the tangy flavor.


hamzeh hoseinpoor
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I added a bit of chopped cucumber to my soup and it gave it a nice refreshing flavor.


Manish Pariyar
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Android tech
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few ingredients but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Aweke Endale
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Mary Khuzwayo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


big bird
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Thetoxictrends
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This cold spinach soup is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The vibrant green color is so inviting, and the creamy texture is perfectly balanced by the tangy yogurt and lemon juice.