Cream of Spinach Soup

Ingredients 

• 1 large bunch spinach, cleaned
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon refined flour (maida)
• 1½ cups milk
• Salt to taste
• White pepper powder to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh cream + for drizzling

Method

1. Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 1 minute. Refresh in ice cold water and blend to a smooth puree with little water.
2. Heat butter in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and flour, mix and sauté for a minute.
3. Add spinach puree and mix well. Add some water and stir. Add milk and mix well.
4. Add salt and pepper powder, stir to mix and bring to a boil. Add cream and mix.
5. Drizzle some cream and serve hot.