Best Spinach And Feta Soup Recipes

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SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE SOUP



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A wonderful recipe I found in a brochure many years ago. It has been a favourite with dinner guests and consequently have been asked for a copy of the recipe many times. Enjoy

Provided by maidinafrica

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

50 g butter
1 bunch spinach, washed and stalks removed
1 liter chicken stock
5 g garlic
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch origanum
50 g flour
salt
ground pepper
100 g feta cheese
100 ml cream (optional) or 100 ml plain low-fat yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the spinach.
  • Warm the chicken stock.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the garlic.
  • Add the spinach and gently fry with a lid on for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, add the flour and mix well.
  • Add the chicken stock stirring at all times.
  • Add the origanum and nutmeg.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the feta cheese, salt and pepper.
  • After Feta has melted, stir in cream or low fat yoghurt (optional).
  • Liquidize soup for a smooth creamy finish. Serve with a twirl of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 624.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 11.1

SPINACH AND FETA SOUP



SPINACH AND FETA SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Simmer

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
4 whole cloves garlic, peeled
1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery, diced
4 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 cups vegetable stock
1 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 pounds fresh spinach leaves
2 cups light cream
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (save 1/4 cup for garnish)
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted (save a few for garnish)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Add the stock and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Add the nutmeg and spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts into the soup. Remove from the heat. Purée the soup in the pot using a hand blender, or in batches with a regular blender, until smooth. Stir in the cream, cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Return the pot to the stove and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with crumbled feta cheese and a few toasted pine nuts. Servings: 10.

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