A bright green and delicious, creamy spinach soup recipe made with fresh spinach. It’s super easy to make and oh so tasty and nutritious too! You’ll want to try it!
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Why this Recipe Works
Do you know what I love about this spinach soup? It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! Fresh spinach is the star ingredient in this recipe, giving it a rich, delicious spinach flavor.
Don’t have any fresh spinach at home? You can use frozen spinach instead, but fresh spinach really does produce the best results.
Spinach Soup Ingredients
This soup with spinach is a real favorite thanks to the smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor of fresh spinach. Adding a dash of cream gives the soup an extra-creamy touch. However, this is optional and the cream can be left out to make a ‘light’ version. This spinach soup recipe also includes the following ingredients:
- Spinach: fresh or frozen
- Garlic: indispensable for adding flavor
- Potatoes: for an extra creamy and filling soup
- Broth: I use vegetable broth, but you can use any type of broth.
Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe
This delicious soup can be enjoyed on its own or with a tasty topping or side dish. Such as:
- Crunchy croutons
- Crispy cheese sticks
- Freshly baked garlic bread.
- Some crumbled fresh goat’s cheese
Fancy trying a different kind of easy soup recipe? Then why not try our classic tomato soup, wintry goulash soup or creamy mushroom soup?
How to Make the Best Spinach Soup
This soup is quick and easy to make, and the preparation process is fairly straightforward which makes this the perfect easy weeknight soup recipe. Sauté the vegetables and aromatics, add the broth and cook for about 10 minutes. Then purée the soup and season to taste with cream, salt and pepper.
This soup is not only delicious and easy to make, but also very healthy! Spinach is, of course, packed with vitamins. Other delicious spinach recipes include this spinach casserole and creamy spinach pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover soup?
Spinach soup will keep for about two days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can freeze the soup and store it for up to three months.
Can I reheat the soup?
Yes, you can reheat spinach soup perfectly well. Simply heat it over a low heat, stirring regularly, to prevent curdling.
What do I serve with the spinach soup?
This soup is delicious with croutons. A baguette or grilled cheese is always a good accompaniment.
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Ingredients
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 400 gram spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 medium potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 200 ml cooking cream
- Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Soup pot
- Immersion blender
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and drain.
- Heat some olive oil in a large soup pot over a medium heat. Sautée the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the diced potato and cook for two minutes, this step adds extra flavor.
- Add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until the potato cubes are soft. Finally, add the spinach and cook for about two minutes until wilted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return the pan to a low heat and stir the cream into the soup. Heat through briefly, but do not bring to the boil.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with croutons and a dash of lemon juice, and serve. Enjoy!
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