Spinach Soup as a Healthy Lunch You'll Love
Why Spinach Soup Shouldn't Be Missing from Any Menu
Spinach. A green miracle full of iron, vitamins, and antioxidants, it's something people either love or hate. It's no coincidence that it became a popular motif in school cafeterias in the '90s—although, to be fair, not always in its most appealing form. Today, however, spinach is making a comeback on plates in a completely different form: as a smooth, fragrant, and nutritious spinach soup that can appeal even to the biggest opponents of green on their plate. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy appetizer, or a quick dinner, this soup might just be the answer.
The greatest magic of spinach lies in its versatility—you can use it fresh, cooked, baked, or frozen. And a creamy spinach soup made from frozen spinach is a great choice for anyone looking for a simple and quick recipe that doesn't compromise on nutritional value.
Tradition with a Modern Taste
Spinach soup has long been rooted in Czech cuisine, but its modern versions elevate it to a whole new level. It was once often prepared from overcooked spinach with a bit of cream and an egg; today, it includes garlic, herbs, coconut milk, or even lemon zest. This creates a dish that is not only nutritious but also rich in flavor.
Moreover, it's an ideal way to sneak in an extra serving of vegetables for kids (or partners who "don't like green things"). Sure, it's not lasagna, but spinach soup can surprise you. Especially if it's creamy, smooth, and garnished with a hard-boiled or poached egg, adding another layer of flavor and protein.
How to Make the Best Spinach Soup?
There are countless ways to prepare spinach soup, but if you're looking for the best spinach soup recipe, follow a few simple principles.
Start with quality broth—whether vegetable or chicken. This forms the base of the flavor. If you're short on time, feel free to use frozen homemade broth or a quality organic cube without MSG. Sauté onion and garlic in oil (or butter, if you don't mind lactose), add chopped or frozen spinach, pour in the broth, and let it simmer briefly. Finally, blend it smooth and enrich it with cream, a plant-based alternative, or coconut milk.
If you want to make the soup a bit more filling, add an egg—either hard-boiled and chopped or poached directly into the bowl. This option is popular not only for its taste but also for its visual appeal.
Recipe - Creamy Spinach Soup from Frozen Spinach
This version is ideal for days when you need to cook quickly but don't want to compromise on taste and nutrition.
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 400 g of frozen leaf spinach
- 750 ml of vegetable or chicken broth
- 150 ml of whipping cream (or a plant-based alternative)
- salt, pepper, nutmeg
- optional: 4 eggs
Instructions:
- Sauté the finely chopped onion in oil until translucent, add crushed garlic, and briefly sauté.
- Add thawed spinach, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in the cream and mix, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
- Serve with a hard-boiled or poached egg on top.
In practice, it might look like this: after a long day at work, you come home, open the freezer, and realize all you have is spinach and a few eggs. In twenty minutes, there's a hot bowl of soup on the table that not only fills you up but also warms you. And when you add a piece of sourdough bread, you have a meal that could easily be on the menu of a modern bistro.
Health in Every Spoonful
Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse. It contains vitamin K, A, C, and B9 (folic acid), as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. It's low in calories but high in fiber, so it fills you up without a heavy load on digestion. With the addition of an egg, it provides complete proteins, making it an ideal meal for vegetarians or anyone who wants a light but complete meal.
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And although fresh spinach has certain advantages, frozen spinach is equally high-quality in many ways. Thanks to gentle freezing, it retains most of its nutrients while saving time in preparation. Plus, it won't wilt in two days in the fridge—you have it on hand anytime.
A Soup that Matches the Season
Spring calls for fresh flavors, summer for lightness, autumn for heartiness, and winter for warmth. Spinach soup handles all these roles. In summer, you can serve it lukewarm with a drop of lemon juice and a bit of yogurt; in autumn, thicken it with a piece of potato and complement it with roasted croutons. In winter, it serves as a warming bowl of health to lift you up.
And if you're looking for inspiration to vary your spinach soup, try adding peas, herbs like thyme or cilantro, pieces of roasted pumpkin, or instead of cream, coconut milk for an exotic twist. The combinations are endless.
As the famous French chef Raymond Blanc says, "Soup is like a hug in a bowl." And spinach soup, when well-prepared, offers this hug not only to the body but also to the soul.
All it takes is a few ingredients, a bit of love in the kitchen, and the desire to cook something more than just a classic broth. Spinach soup is no longer just a school trauma—it's a modern, healthy, and tasty dish that has something to offer in every home.
