Spinach soup

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for spinach soup:

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach: 4 cups, washed and chopped (or 2 cups frozen spinach)
• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Potato: 1 medium, peeled and diced (for creaminess)
• Vegetable or chicken broth: 4 cups
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Lemon juice: from 1 lemon (optional)
• Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill): for garnish
• Cream (optional): for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

2. Add potatoes and broth: Add the diced potato and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potato is tender.

3. Add spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted (if using frozen spinach, just heat through).

4. Blend: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.

5. Season and finish: Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Heat through.

6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of cream if desired.

Enjoy your vibrant and nutritious spinach soup!