Classic Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil - زيت زيتون
• 1 large onion (chopped) - بصلة
• 3 medium garlic clove (minced) - فص ثوم
• 400 gram spinach (leaves) - سبانخ
• 1 liter vegetable stock (or 2 cubes dissolved in 4 cups of hot water) - مرقة خضار
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste) - جوزة الطيب
• 1/4 cup cooking cream (optional) - كريم الطهي
• salt and pepper (to taste) - ملح و فلفل

Step by step

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil and sauté the onions and the garlic on low heat, until soft.
2. Add the spinach leaves and mix with the onions for a minute before you add the vegetable stock.
3. Cover and leave to simmer on medium to low heat for 10- 15 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Stir in the cream and nutmeg. Adjust salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes, then serve.