Spinach and Mint Soup

by Tarla Dalal

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Soup, with a lovely taste and consistency. This soup is brimful of the goodness of spinach and spring onion greens, not to forget a dash of coriander and mint. The nutmeg and black pepper not only spike up the flavour, they also bring in their healing properties—making this a true herbal delight.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Total Time: 17 mins Makes 3 servings (3 serving )
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded spinach (palak)
12 mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion greens
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
2 pinches nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1/4 cup fresh cream
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp fresh cream

Method

Combine the spinach, mint leaves, coriander, spring onion greens and 4 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well.
Refresh using cold water, drain completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth thick purée. Keep aside.
Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a slow flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the spinach purée, 2 cups of water, nutmeg powder, pepper powder, fresh cream and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.

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Nutrient values per serving

Energy	140 cal
Protein	1.9 g
Carbohydrates	6.5 g
Fiber	1.1 g
Fat	12 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	2209.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	16.1 mg
Folic Acid	39.4 mcg
Calcium	45.7 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	91.7 mg
Potassium	120.4 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg