SPINACH AND MASCARPONE SOUP

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This is lovely. I have not made it for years but I should. Don't be put off by the revolting colour - green soup is good!

Provided by sams1

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

60 g butter
5 spring onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
350 g spinach
900 ml vegetable stock
250 g mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices thick bread, cubed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed

Steps:

  • Melt half the butter in a very large saucepan. Add spring onions and celery, cooking gently for 5 minuted or until softened.
  • Pack the spinach into saucepan, add stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover 15 - 20 minute.
  • Transfere soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan.
  • Add mascarpone cheese to the soup and heat gently, stirring until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining butter with the oil in the frying pan. Add the bread cubes and fry until golden brown, adding caraway seeds.
  • Ladel soup into 4 warmed bowls, sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 276.3, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.3

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