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Spinach Soup Recipe

Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe: A Cozy Bulgarian Delight

This Sofia-inspired Spinach Soup Recipe combines creamy comfort with fresh ingredients for a delightful culinary experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Provides fat for sautéing and enriches flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onions are preferred for best taste
  • 1 stalk Celery Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 medium Carrot Substitutable with parsnips
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can be replaced with fresh diced tomatoes
  • 300 grams Frozen Spinach (thawed) Can substitute with fresh spinach
For Texture and Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhance taste as desired
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Can replace with brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Use a plain sauce with minimal additives
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Use unsalted for better seasoning control
  • 1/2 cup Cream Optional, can be omitted or replaced

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spinach Soup Recipe
  1. Thaw the frozen spinach on the countertop for about an hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sauté chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Add the thawed spinach, mixing well and cooking for 3 minutes until heated.
  6. Mix in rinsed jasmine rice and season lightly with salt, cooking for 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in tomato sauce and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, semi-covering pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in cream if desired.
  10. Optionally, for a Zastroika, whisk an egg yolk with milk and drizzle into the soup while stirring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Regularly taste your soup to ensure balanced seasoning and adjust thickness with broth if necessary.

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