Cream Of Spinach Soup

A comforting bowl of soup with the flavor-goodness of spinach, cream and vegetable/chicken broth.

Ingredients

• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 cup Fresh spinach, chopped
• 3 medium Potatoes (½ kg), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 and a half cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 and a half cup Water
• 2 Chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes
• 2 Half and half
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
• 3/4 Sour cream
• A pinch of Ground all-spice
• 3/4 cup Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

1. Take a large saucepan and place over medium heat, add butter, add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté for 4 minutes or until translucent.
2. Now add the potatoes, chicken broth, water, and bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a boil, now reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add spinach and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until spinach is tender.
3. Purée the soup mixture in a blender and return the mixture to the saucepan.
4. Over low heat whisk while adding salt, pepper and sour cream until fully incorporated.
5. Garnish with chopped chives, sprinkles of allspice, or a dollop of sour cream and serve.