Spinach Soup(Palak Soup)

Spinach Soup

Main ingredient: spinach and milkPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 15 minutesMakes 4 servingsCuisine: fusionCourse: soupsLevel of cooking: medium

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped spinach (palak)
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon corn flour dissolved in cold milk
• 2-3 tablespoon fresh cream
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper (kali mirch) to taste

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a deep and heavy bottom pan
2. add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes, or till onions turn translucent.
3. Add the spinach and sauté on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes, or till spinach become soft.
4. Add 2 cups of water and cook on a medium flame for 5 -8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Switch off heat, allow it to cool completely.
6. Once cooled blend it in a blender to a smooth puree.
7. Strain the mixture with help of a sieve.
8. Pour the purée back to the pan,
9. Combine the corn flour- milk mixture and the cream in a bowl and mix well till no lumps remain, add to the spinach puree, and bring it to a boil.
10. Serve hot garnished with cream.