A quick and simple Asparagus & Spinach Soup recipe. Combine vitamin boosting asparagus and spinach with a hint of garlic and freshly grated nutmeg to create a delicious bowl of healthy green goodness.
Ingredients
10g butter
1 large banana shallot (echalion) - peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic - crushed
300g fresh asparagus - cut into 2cm pieces
100g baby leaf spinach
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
salt & pepper
800ml vegetable stock
Directions
- Melt the butter in a large pan. Add the shallot and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, until the shallot begins to soften.
- Tip in the asparagus pieces, cook for 2 minutes more.
- Add the spinach leaves and grated nutmeg. Season generously with salt and pepper. Give everything a good mix up, then cook until the spinach leaves have wilted.
- Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes - until the asparagus is tender.
- Remove from the heat, blitz to a smooth consistency.
- Serve with an extra sprinkling of ground black pepper and a side of crusty bread.
Notes
You can also make this Asparagus & Spinach Soup using a Soup Maker by cooking the vegetables using the Saute function instead of a pan.
If your Soup Maker doesn't have a Saute function, simply transfer the ingredients at stage 4, pour in the stock, then select the Smooth setting.
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