Spinach is a leafy, dark green vegetable and an excellent source of vitamin C, K and folic acid. It is also good source of manganese, iron, Vitamin B2, B1 ,B6 and E.
Celery is rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It helps in lowering blood pressure, soothes nervous system, treats joint pains and fights cancer.
This soup is very healthy, tasty and simple to make. Potato gives thickness to the soup and celery enhances the flavour and taste of the spinach soup.
INGREDIENTS
Spinach leaves. 10-15
Celery chopped. 1 tbsp
Garlic 3-4
Potato peeled chopped small 1
Onion chopped Medium 1
Butter/olive oil 2 tsp
Salt to taste
FOR GARNISHING
Cottage cheese as required
METHOD
Cut the cottage cheese/ paneer into thin small strips. Heat a flat pan add little olive oil and toss the strips in the pan till they turn lightly golden in colour. Keep it aside for garnishing.
Wash the spinach and blanch it.
Heat a deep frying pan add butter, onion, potato,celery, garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Add 1/2 tea cup water and cook till potatoes are done. Add the spinach and cook for a minute. Turn off the heat. When it cools down blend it in a blender.
Take the same frying pan add two tea cup of water and add the spinach puree, mix it well and cook on low heat till it comes to a boil. Season with salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Garnish with cottage cheese/paneer and serve hot.