"Cream" of Spinach Soup (Vegan)

Submitted by TishT

"Thickened with a mix of cooked oats and vegies, this soup has all the flavor of the original with a fraction of the fat stuff. Low in cholestorol too!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup apple juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups of very garlicky broth (posted separately, or other garlic broth)
• 1⁄3 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. In a 3 qt saucepan over medium high heat, saute the onions and scallions in the apple juice and oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add the spinach, parsley and celery.
3. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally Add the broth, oats, salt, thyme and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
5. cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Let the soup cool for 10 minutes.
8. Working in batches, puree in a blender until thick and smooth.
9. Return to the pot.
10. Reheat and serve.

Reviews

[Gina Wilkerson]

I don't think there was enough flavor in this soup. I sprinkled it with soy parmesan cheese and that really helped. I will try it again with a stronger vegetarian broth and maybe would not blend it next time because it is not appealling looking when it is blended.

 

[msmia]

This is an easy & healthy recipe but doesn't really have a lot of flavor. I might try it again but would have to add a few additions to perk it up. I've had similar style soups that I loved so I'm a bit disappointed with the way this turned out.