Spinach Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh spinach 300 g · 69 kcal
• Onion 100 g · 40 kcal
• Garlic 10 g · 15 kcal
• Vegetable broth 500 g · 20 kcal
• Olive oil 15 g · 132 kcal
• Light cream (15% fat) 50 g · 80 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Stir in the fresh spinach, working in batches if necessary, until it has completely wilted down.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Remove the pot from heat and carefully blend the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth; alternatively, transfer to a regular blender and blend in batches.
6. Stir in the light cream and season generously with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
7. Serve the spinach soup hot, garnished with an extra swirl of cream or a few fresh spinach leaves if desired.