Spinach and Mint Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Soup, with a lovely taste and consistency. This soup is brimful of the goodness of spinach and spring onion greens, not to forget a dash of coriander and mint. The nutmeg and black pepper not only spike up the flavour, they also bring in their healing properties—making this a true herbal delight.
Spinach and Mint Soup recipe - How to make Spinach and Mint Soup
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Makes 3 servings
1 1/2 cups shredded spinach (palak)
12 mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion greens
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
2 pinches nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1/4 cup fresh cream
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp fresh cream
Method
- Method
- Combine the spinach, mint leaves, coriander, spring onion greens and 4 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well.
- Refresh using cold water, drain completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth thick purée. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a slow flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add the spinach purée, 2 cups of water, nutmeg powder, pepper powder, fresh cream and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.
Spinach and Mint Soup Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 140 cal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2209.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 16.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 40.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 53.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20.2 mg |
| Sodium | 91.7 mg |
| Potassium | 120.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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Lovely recipe love to make it. So nicely we can use spinach for iron intake
A combination of spinach and mint along with spring onion greens and cream is a rich soup that can be served on a rainy or a cold day....