A Wholesome Spinach Soup with a Creamy Twist

On a chilly afternoon, I decided to make something warm and comforting – spinach soup! I used a mix of fresh and frozen spinach with hearty beans for a nutritious, vibrant dish. To finish it off, I added a dollop of crème fraîche on top, and I couldn’t help but smile as it sat there, almost like a rocket diving into a great green sea. The kids enjoyed the soup too, though they made sure to mention that they still preferred burgers. Some things never change!

Ingredients:

200g fresh chard, chopped

200g frozen spinach

1 can (400g) green beans, drained and rinsed

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 liter vegetable or chicken stock

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

4 tablespoons crème fraîche, for topping

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in the fresh chard and frozen spinach, cooking until the chard wilts and the frozen spinach is heated through. Add the beans and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.

2. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

3. Using a blender (or transferring the soup to a blender in batches), blend until smooth and creamy.

4. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a generous dollop of crème fraîche. Watch as it slowly melts into the green sea of spinach goodness! 

The creamy, rich flavors of this spinach and bean soup make it a great option for a healthy meal. 

Enjoy!