Spinach & Nutmeg Soup
The NCG Kitchen
Reference: http://newcoventgardensoup.com/recipes-grouping/spinach-nutmeg-soup/
Ingredients
- 25 gs butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 25 gs plain flour
- 900 mls vegetable stock
- half a lemon, juice of
- 700 gs fresh spinach
- freshly grated nutmeg
- 50 mls single cream
- 150 mls milk
Cooking Instructions
STEP 1 – Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion, then cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, without browning. STEP 2 – Stir in the flour, then cook gently for 2 minutes. Gradually add the stock, lemon juice, spinach and nutmeg. STEP 3 – Cover, bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Blend until smooth, then stir in the milk and cream. STEP 4 – Season to taste, then reheat gently and serve.
