Indulge in the velvety texture and vibrant flavors of our delectable cream of spinach soup, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the earthy notes of spinach with a creamy, rich broth. Enhanced with the smoky, crispy allure of crushed bacon chips, this soup promises a tantalizing experience that will delight your taste buds. Furthermore, this versatile recipe offers a gluten-free variation, catering to those with dietary restrictions, and a vegan alternative, ensuring that everyone can savor this culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions will guide you effortlessly through the process, allowing you to recreate this restaurant-quality soup in the comfort of your own home. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this exceptional cream of spinach soup, complete with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY SPINACH SOUP
This is a very delicious cream of spinach soup that can be served with a few croutons on top.
Provided by Donna L Whitaker
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach, water, bouillon, onion, and garlic powder in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until onion is tender.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in half-and-half; mix until smooth. Pour the cream mixture into the spinach soup, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP
This is a fast, easy way to make creamed soups. You can also use most any frozen vegetable. Cream of broccoli is also delicious.
Provided by Joyce Marciszewski
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, bouillon, and spinach. Bring to a boil, and cook until spinach is tender.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Season with minced onion, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in spinach mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1053.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP WITH CRUSHED BACON CHIPS
The basis of any good soup is in the stock that makes it. However, there are constraints in the current kitchen at the café and so, some recipes have to be modified to make things easier to prepare.
Provided by KaffirLime
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in the saucepan, add onion and sauté gently for 10mins, until soft, but not coloured.
- Add the spinach to the onion, cover with a lid and cook gently for 4 minutes.
- Add flour and stir gently for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in stock and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly then simmer for 3 minutes Season to taste.
- Puree soup in a blender or food processor till smooth and return to pot. Bring it to a boil again. Taste and add seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot.
- Bacon: chop up 250g of bacon and fry in a non-stick pan without oil till crisp. Remove bacon bits from pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve oil and add into the soup for added smokey flavour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 14.5
CREAMED SPINACH WITH BACON
Steps:
- Cook 3 slices chopped bacon in a saucepan until crisp. Remove; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 1 chopped small onion and 1 minced garlic clove,; cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk,; season with salt and nutmeg,. Cook until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded gruyere,, 1 pound thawed frozen chopped spinach, (squeezed dry) and the bacon. Cook 2 minutes.
SPINACH SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mixture to a blender or food processor, pour in 1/4 cup hot water and pulse until pureed. Set aside.
- In a large soup pot, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until the onions begin to soften. Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, then pour in the milk, stirring occasionally. Add the salt, cayenne and some black pepper and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the pureed spinach, then cook until thickened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Check the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne as needed. Serve warm.
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP
"This rich and creamy soup tastes like it's made by a professional chef," says Patricia Bradley Rohnert Park, California. While Patricia often uses drained canned spinach in the recipe, frozen spinach works well, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare soup mix according to package directions. Stir in spinach. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and nutmeg. Garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY SPINACH SOUP
The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup
Provided by Maxine Clark
Categories Dinner, Soup
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large lidded saucepan, add the onion and garlic and fry gently for 5-6 minutes until softening. Stir in the potato and continue to cook gently for 1 minute. Pour in the stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the potato starts to cook. Pour in the milk and bring up to a simmer, then stir in half the spinach and the lemon zest. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the spinach has completely wilted down. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender (preferably) or food processor, add the remaining spinach (this will keep the soup bright green and fresh tasting) and process until silky smooth - you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your machine. (The soup may now be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost in the microwave or overnight in the fridge. The soup may lose some of its vibrancy on freezing, but the flavour won't be impaired.) Return to the pan and reheat. Taste and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. You may like to dilute the soup with a little extra stock if too thick. Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl in the cream
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.22 milligram of sodium
CREAMY LENTIL & SPINACH SOUP WITH BACON
A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping - a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the oil, onions, carrots and celery in a large saucepan, and cook for about 10 mins to soften.
- Stir in the lentils and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 30-35 mins or until the lentils are soft, topping up with water if the mixture begins to dry out. Pop in the spinach and cook for a few mins more, until wilted. Blitz the soup until smooth, then stir through the cream and season. Keep the soup warm over a low heat.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until crisp and golden. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with a little cream and crumble over the crispy bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP W/SPINACH & BACON CRUMBLES
I came up with this recipe as just a thought of how I would make cream of mushroom soup. Spinach and bacon seemed like a good idea and the potatoes were an afterthought. Enjoy!
Provided by William Dehn @Wfdehn
Categories Cream Soups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare your stuff: Slice small potatoes into bite size pieces. Cut stems off of spinach and Italian parsley. Slice small onion into 1" slices. Dice one package of sliced mushrooms leaving three sliced.
- In a Med/Large pot bring 1/2 stick of butter and 2 cartons (64oz) of chicken broth or stock to a boil. Add bite size potatoes. Boil for about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan add half a stick of butter, garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft. Salt and pepper to taste adding diced mushrooms and one packet of mushrooms. Add olive oil and handful of parsley over mushrooms and once shrunken add the other two packages of mushrooms.
- Cook mushrooms for about ten minutes until reduced and water is almost evaporated. Add red and white wine vinegar. Reduce boiling potatoes to low heat and add bullion. Add spinach to pot when stock isn't boiling.
- Add 1/2 stick of butter and spread flour over mushrooms and stir. Once you have a roux transfer mushroom roux to pot. Continue cooking on low heat. Add one package of bacon bits and another handful of parsley. Be sure to keep some bacon bits and parsley for presentation.
- Once ingredients are all combined add 64oz of heavy cream and let simmer on low heat until thoroughly heated. Add corn starch stirring making sure no clumps are left.
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP
Puréed vegetable soups can be lean and spare or rich and creamy, spicy or subtle, hot or cold. They can be vegetarian or quite meaty. And much of the cooking time is just for simmering. This spinach soup, with a touch of nutmeg and some cream, is a classic combination, and its flavor justifies that distinction.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine spinach, onions and stock in a saucepan, and turn heat to medium high. Bring to a boil, and lower heat so mixture barely bubbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is very tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add nutmeg and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and let cool at least a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, add cream, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently, stirring occasionally. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give your soup the best flavor. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using it.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use good quality broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even beef broth, depending on your preference.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season your soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder, depending on your preference.
- Garnish with crushed bacon chips: Crushed bacon chips are a delicious and easy way to garnish your soup. They add a smoky flavor and a crunchy texture that is sure to please everyone.
Conclusion:
Cream of spinach soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a creamy and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cream of spinach soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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