1. Use one packet of mixed vegetable soup mix.
2. Add enough water as per instructions, dissolve and keep aside.
3. Take 5-6 large spinach leaves, chop stems finely, separately, keep aside.
4. Place coarsely chopped leaves in a small electric mixie, add a sprig of mint leaves, a very small tiny green chilli, 1 small garlic flake, grind to a fine paste.
5. Add paste to dissolved soup mixture, pour into deep large vessel.
6. Bring to a boil, while stirring continuously.
7. Simmer on low for 5-6 minutes, till cooked.
8. Heat � tsp. butter in a small pan, add chopped spinach stems, stir for a minute.
9. Add contents to soup, simmer further one minute.
10. Serve hot, garnished with some grated paneer or rice crispies (refer soup accompaniment recipes)

Makes 5 servings