HUNGARIAN THREE COIN SPINACH-POTATO SOUP

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This tasty soup is good either on a hot or cold day, depending on the season. Floating on top are three-coin shaped pieces of hard boiled egg, cucumber and squash. Then topped off with Hungarian paprika and Asiago Cheese. This recipe was especially created for the RSC # 11 contest.

Provided by SkipperSy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces Baby Spinach, triple washed
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic (garlic cloves pressed)
2 cups chicken stock, 14-1/2 oz can (College Brand)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes (buds, flakes)
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice (substitute lime juice)
1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste
1 pinch salt, to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced thinly
1 small yellow squash, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated (substitute Gouda cheese)

Steps:

  • Put the spinach in a big pot and along with the basil leaves, shallots, garlic and a 1 cup of the stock and cook, stir until wilted.
  • Use a hand blender and blend the ingredients, then add the balance of the stock and milk and blend again, cook stir for about 3 minutes.
  • Now add the instant potato flakes, sour cream, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and salt to taste. stirring for about three minutes or more (make sure the sour cream is blended well).
  • Place soup in individual bowls, add 1 coin shaped slice (or more) of hard boiled egg, cucumber, squash.
  • Then sprinkle a little of the paprika on top and finally add some graded cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy this tasty soup on a cold winter or hot summer day!

Arjun Chhetri
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was so warm and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Vikram Sindhi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover spinach and potatoes. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


fedaa alislam
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hemraj Rawat
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more broth or water. Otherwise, the soup was very good.


Alex Ratul
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sherooz Ali
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This soup was very easy to make, and it turned out great. I used leftover mashed potatoes, and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jose Rosales
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the way the spinach and potatoes melted together. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


hamoosh ar
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better. I would also recommend adding some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill.


Zaib Balochh
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less paprika next time. Otherwise, the soup was very good.


Hadia Haji
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This soup is a great way to use up leftover spinach and potatoes.


Nicholas Morse
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, potatoes, and sausage. The paprika gives it a nice kick, too. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Lipa Don
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The soup turned out great, and my husband and kids loved it.


Redwan Ahmed
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This soup was a delight! The flavors of the spinach, potatoes, and sausage melded together perfectly, and the paprika added a wonderful smokiness. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and we'll definitely be