SPINACH SOUP WITH CORIANDER, CINNAMON AND ALLSPICE
This soup was inspired by a Syrian recipe, a spice-laced pan-cooked spinach that is served with yogurt and walnuts on top. This recipe uses the same spices in a puréed spinach soup. It works beautifully. Half of the yogurt is stirred into the soup, contributing a tart flavor that's a great finishing dimension to the soup. The rest is drizzled onto each serving.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the stock, rice, bouquet garni, and salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the spinach and spices, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. The spinach should wilt but should maintain its bright color.
- Using a hand blender that has a powerful motor, or in batches in a regular blender, purée the soup. If using a regular blender, fill only halfway and cover the top with a towel pulled down tight, rather than the lid, because hot soup will push the top off if the blender is closed airtight. Return to the pot and heat through, stirring. Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 cup of the yogurt, and whisk into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If you want a pungent, garlicky yogurt garnish, mash the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the remaining yogurt. Serve the soup, garnishing each bowl with a swirl of the yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1152 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Atomsa Getahun
getahun-a@gmail.comI'm adding this soup to my weekly meal plan. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Trending Tv 1M
1@gmail.comThis soup is a must-try for any spinach lover!
ARJU KHAN
khan_a71@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious and flavorful.
Malik Nasar
maliknasar@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!
Awoh chinecherem
chinecheremawoh94@yahoo.comThis soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.
togetheracorn
togetheracorn18@gmail.comI would recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a healthy and flavorful meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Angela Mouton
mouton-angela63@gmail.comOverall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Faryab Sajid
f.sajid@aol.comThe soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I added some extra water to thin it out.
Sithathu Dibela
s_dibela32@gmail.comI found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.
Tiff Berko
berko@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Ajmal shahid Shahid
sajmal@gmail.comI love the addition of coriander, cinnamon, and allspice to this soup. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.
Abdi Deeq
a-d@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sajid ali Samo
sajid-a@hotmail.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Susan Lemon
l-s@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cold day.
Ranjith Bandara
b_r@yahoo.comI've never had spinach soup before, but this recipe was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was creamy and satisfying.
Rana Hassan
hassan_r53@hotmail.frThis soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of spinach, coriander, cinnamon, and allspice created a unique and flavorful broth.