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Spinach Soup

Spinach Soup, a plant-based recipe

Prep 10 min ยท Serves 2 (makes 1.4 litres)

8gAmino acids
18gCarbohydrates
6gFat
155Kilocalories

Ingredients

  • Soup base: 1/2 kg spinach
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup small-chopped potato or singhara (water chestnuts)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tsp rock salt
  • Garnish: marigold petals (optional)

Method

  1. Heat a pot and add the spinach and water. Cook for 10 minutes on low flame until cooked.
  2. Transfer the cooked spinach along with the water into a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Return the blended mixture to the pot. Add the chopped potato or singhara and cook for 8 minutes on low flame until the potatoes are cooked.
  4. Switch off the stove. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir well.
  5. Garnish and serve warm.

Tip: The coconut milk gives this soup a subtle natural sweetness and thickens it without any starch.

Highlights: Exceptional in vitamin K, iron and folate.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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