Carter Family Recipes

Cream of Spinach Soup
Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons (20 g) onion, peeled, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound (277 g) fresh spinach, washed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 ounces (85 g) tofu

Preparation

  1. In a large frying pan, saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent about 4 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and cover. cook for about 5 minutes or until all spinach is wilted slightly stirring perodically
  3. Place all ingredients into a Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  4. Select Variable 1.
  5. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
  6. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes fro the vented lid.

Cook’s Notes

  • 1 cup (156 g) frozen, chopped well-drained spinach may be substituted for fresh spinach
  • A great way to use leftovers” try different cooked vegetables in place of spinach.
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One response to “Cream of Spinach Soup”

  1. Steve W. Carter Avatar

    We made the Cream of Spinach Soup tonight and served it with Sous Vide Shrimp Rolls. The soup was smooth and creamy. We all enjoyed it very much.

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