Creamy Spinach Soup

Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time less than 10 mins

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
¼ onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
150ml/¼ pint water
200g/7oz fresh spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp crème fraîche
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and sweat for a few minutes.

2. Add the water and spinach, and stir until the spinach has wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add the crème fraîche. Heat through completely.

3. Blend using a small hand blender until smooth. Pass through a sieve into a warm soup bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Serves 1