Creamy Potato & Spinach Soup
My first batch of spinach was ready in my garden. I had to make something with it, and since I had potatoes, well, this is it!
Servings
4
Ready In:
35 min
Calories:
344
Good For:
Lunch
Introduction
About this Recipe
The first vegetables from my first garden in India are ready for harvest! It’s been about seven weeks since we scattered spinach seeds in little prepared soil. Today, I clipped a good bunch to make this potato and spinach soup!
My First Batch of Spinach!
Guddi and I randomly scattered spinach seeds on soil that was lightly preppared on approximately Ocotober 20th. Today, December 7, 2021, (about 7 weeks) I clipped these spinach leaves to use in this recipe! I’m so excited and proud! Learning to be self-sufficient, baby steps!
Nutrition
This soup has some healthy spices that you won’t even notice. But your body will be thankful for the micronutrients.
- Fat 37%
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 44%
Creamy Potato & Spinach Soup
Equipment
- Kadai pan, or large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghe
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tsp Ginger Peeled, freshly grated
- ⅙ tsp Hing Just a pinch!
- 2 cups Potatoes Peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Spinach Fresh and lightly chpped
- ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt
- ½ tsp Black peppercorns Freshly ground, (or to taste)
- 1½ cups Milk Whole, fresh is best!
- 1½ cups Vegetable broth Or use veggie cubes & water
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Cream Fresh, heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the ghee and butter to a large pan or kadai pan. Heat and add the grated ginger, cumin seeds and hing. Stir fry for a few minutes.
- Now add the cubed potatoes and lightly chopped fresh spinach, salt and pepper. Stir fry for several minutes until the spinach begins to wilt.
- Add the veggie broth (or veggie cubes & water) and milk. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- In a food blender, lightly blend about half of the mixture; the other half mash lightly with a potato masher.
- Combine all back into the pan over low heat; add the cream and cheese and heat lightly to melt. Then it's ready to serve!