Method-
Wash spinach well in several changes of water, remove any tough stalks. Chop spinach.
- Scrub celery, cut into slices.
- Wash, trim and slice onions.
- Peel and crush garlic to a smooth paste with a little salt.
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Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan.
- Add prepared vegetables and garlic and cook gently, stirring for 10-15 mins. or until softened.
- Season with salt and pepper and add stock.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
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Cool, then sieve or liquidize in an electric blender.
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Return soup to rinsed out pan and heat gently.
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Stir in cream before serving.
Ingredients:
450 gms. fresh spinach
1 small head of celery
4 spring onions
1 clove of garlic
Salt
1 tbsp. oil
Pepper
1 litre veg stock
150 ml. single cream
25 gms. butter