This delicious soup is full of nutrition, vitamins and is so very warming and comforting on a cold winter’s day. A great immuno booster too for that matter, and best of all, easy to make. (A little tip : This tastes better with fresh spinach)
Serves 3
INGREDIENTS
- ½ kilo of fresh washed spinach or 10 balls of frozen spinach (allowed to thaw)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves or two roots of garlic
- 1½ tsp minced ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- juice of a lime (or more if you desire)
- a pinch of ground cardamon
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- pepper & salt
- 900ml vegetable stock or water
METHOD
Sauté the onion and minced ginger for a minute or so, and then add the garlic, and fry for a further minute. Then add in the chopped spinach, and fry until the spinach has wilted, or, if using the thawed (from frozen) spinach, just mix it through for a minute or so.
Add water or stock, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, and then transfer to food processor and blend, or use an electric hand blender. Add pepper, a good grating of nutmeg, the lime juice (to your taste), and blend for a few seconds. Re-heat and serve hot.
Enjoy !
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Hi, I'm Miriam. I love meatless dishes, I love my kitchen, I adore food and am a passionate gourmet cook. Here you will find a host of delicious vegan recipes (meat-free, egg-free and dairy-free) - some are Mediterranean inspired, some have an Eastern touch, whilst others are simply inspired by ingredients that I love and experiment with. Most of the recipes are very nutritious. I have tried my utmost to combine the idea of eating healthily with great tasting recipes, which in the main are easy to prepare.
December 26th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I had been feeling rundown in the runup to Xmas and needed something easy to pick me up – thanks for leading me back to tongue-tingling health!
December 26th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Hi Andrea,
Good to hear from you again and sorry you have been feeling run down – I think many of us feel it at this time of year. This soup is certainly a good tonic when you’re system is under the weather. Glad it was of benefit to you. Will be posting up another therapeutic soup in the next day. Happy New Year !
January 7th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
This is a winner for people living in Scandinavia! I really look forward to the publication of your book!
January 7th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Let me know what your friends in Scandinavia think of this soup when you serve it. It is such a ‘pick me up fast’ treat. Thanks for your encouragement regarding my book.
January 25th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Even my two men liked this one! I renamed it Popeye soup for my 8 year old! Must make more next time though – always forget how spinach wilts down, and sadly I had the baby bear bowl this time round!
January 25th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
It’s surprising how for some reason unbeknown to me men love this – I had some guests last week, one of which was a conventional 70 something year old omnivore – to his wife’s dismay he had 3 servings – one after the other. After we had main course, his wife asked me how I made this soup I mentioned Ginger, and at once she exclaimed “but Juzi hates ginger “- “oh dear”, I thought to myself, and changed the subject – “em, anyone for dessert?”
January 29th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I am a soup lover..but this spinach soup beats the lot…with the tangyness of the lime and the warmth of the ginger it had me eating 3 big portions…. A must try for soup lovers…well done Miriam!!
January 29th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
So very pleased that you loved this soup so much – it’s a favourite in our family, and friends that have tried it are delighted with the result. It’s healthy, tasty and warming, and one to repeat, especially when fresh spinach is in season – a winter treat ! Thanks.
May 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
I sneak spinach into everything I can at home, my family have no idea how much of it they eat, but I would like to try it just for itself. Thanks for this receipe
May 29th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Hi Michelle, thanks for your comment – I like your idea of spinach in your many served family dishes – it’s a healthy ingredient and so versatile too. This soup is delicious and if nothing else, you will have enough for a few days if the family decide to decline ! Most people like this soup though and it’s a great way to get a good spinach/iron boost ! Cheers to you !
September 18th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
This soup is lovely and very nourishing. Definitely going to become a staple in our household. Thanks for the recipe!
September 19th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Hi there Becks, you are welcome, – thanks for your wonderful comment, glad you all enjoyed it. Cheers !
October 4th, 2011 at 5:02 am
This is an amazingly tasty as well as easy and very healthy recipe! I would encourage everyone to try it! If you don’t have an immersion blender, get one and you can blend the soup up right in the pot!
October 6th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Hi there Tina, thanks so much for your wonderful comment – it indeed enjoys both wonderful flavours as well as being nutritious at the same time. I look forward to your future comments. Cheers !
October 23rd, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I made this soup awhile ago, it was amazing! all of the flavors blended so well together, tangy and smooth, its a great pick me up soup if you need a boost
October 24th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Absolutely delicious and easy to make! Thank you!
October 25th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Many thanks there Heidi and you are welcome ! Cheers !.
October 25th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Very well put Colette dear, I appreciate your comment as it best describes the texture and taste so well. I look forward to your future comments – hope you manage to try my broccoli and coconut soup too at some point !. Cheers to you !.
November 20th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Hello Miriam, I have made your broccoli and coconut soup several times (so delicious!) and couldn’t wait to try the Easy Spinach, Lime & Ginger soup. Easy it was and so very good! The lime and ginger compliment the spinach perfectly. We had the soup this afternoon with a fresh organic salad. This soup will definitely be a staple for us during the winter months. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 21st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Hi there Audrey, am delighted to hear from you – so glad you loved both soups and I love the way you describe this Spinach Lime and Ginger Soup – it is full of flavour and nutrition and is certainly a staple here with us. Happy Thanksgiving to you too ! I look forward to your future comments on my blog. Cheers !