SPINACH SOUP WITH CORIANDER, CINNAMON AND ALLSPICE
This soup was inspired by a Syrian recipe, a spice-laced pan-cooked spinach that is served with yogurt and walnuts on top. This recipe uses the same spices in a puréed spinach soup. It works beautifully. Half of the yogurt is stirred into the soup, contributing a tart flavor that's a great finishing dimension to the soup. The rest is drizzled onto each serving.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the stock, rice, bouquet garni, and salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the spinach and spices, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. The spinach should wilt but should maintain its bright color.
- Using a hand blender that has a powerful motor, or in batches in a regular blender, purée the soup. If using a regular blender, fill only halfway and cover the top with a towel pulled down tight, rather than the lid, because hot soup will push the top off if the blender is closed airtight. Return to the pot and heat through, stirring. Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 cup of the yogurt, and whisk into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If you want a pungent, garlicky yogurt garnish, mash the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the remaining yogurt. Serve the soup, garnishing each bowl with a swirl of the yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1152 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Tuga Sam
stuga@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it!
SAHADOT HOSSEN
s@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love the unique flavor of the spices.
Asanka Asan
a_asan@gmail.comThis soup is a must-try! The combination of spices is amazing and the soup is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Danny “CapN Shak” Shaklee
d98@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this soup was surprisingly good! The spices really make it.
Huldah Kwamboka
kwambokahuldah96@gmail.comThis soup is delicious! The spices are perfectly balanced and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Md rokr dj Bai
r.md@gmail.comJust made this soup and it's fantastic! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
josh conneely
j_conneely@gmail.comTried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavors and the soup was so easy to make. Will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.
Ghulam Shaber jat
g71@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this soup has changed my mind. The spices are perfectly balanced and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again!
Nayeem shohel babu
nayeem.s@gmail.comJust finished making this soup and it's absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. I especially love the hint of cinnamon. Definitely a new favorite recipe!
Mahmoud Mana3
mana3mahmoud@hotmail.comWow! This soup is a game-changer! Never thought spinach soup could taste this good. The spices blend so well together, and the texture is creamy and velvety. Highly recommend!
IG: playboi_jsh
iplayboi_jsh@yahoo.comThis spinach soup is incredible! The combination of coriander, cinnamon, and allspice creates a unique and flavorful broth. I added a bit of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again!