CURRIED SPINACH SOUP (PALAK SHORVA)

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Rich, smooth and thick, perfect for when the weather starts to turn frosty. Make enough to have leftovers the next day -- it is even better when the flavors have time to meld together. From "Fields of Greens" by Annie Somerville.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 1/4 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/4 teaspoons ground fenugreek
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
2 bunches fresh spinach, stems removed (or 3 small bunches)
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat the stock over low heat.
  • In a separate soup pot, heat the oil and add onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few pinches of pepper.
  • Saute the onions over medium heat until tender, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add garlic and spices to onions, saute 2 minutes.
  • Add rice to onion mixture, and 3 cups of warm stock; cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Add spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of stock, and cook uncovered until spinach is wilted and soft.
  • Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and return it to the pot over low heat.
  • Add coconut milk, and stock if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
  • Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 20 more minutes.
  • Toast the coconut in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat until it begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 89.4, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5

Ashlynn Nykole
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili pepper. The soup was still delicious.


NIKKI SMITH
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This is the best spinach soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Takey Turkey
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, spices, or even protein to make it your own.


Rubel Ray
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jilk Med
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mfareed Jani
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I wasn't sure how the spinach and coconut milk would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were very well-balanced and the soup was very satisfying.


Pirya shrestha Pirya
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This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahfuza Khatoon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


kugari musa
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also healthy and vegan.


Karl Kriesch
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and coconut milk really elevated the flavor, and the spinach was cooked perfectly.


Wayela Hills
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The spinach was tender and flavorful, the spices were warm and inviting, and the coconut milk added a creamy richness. I especially enjoyed the addition of the peanuts, which added a nice crun