Irish Saint Patrick’s Soup

A hearty soup with potatoes, onions, mushrooms, spinach and of course Irish oatmeal.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter or 4  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup  raw diced potato
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced onion
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1  lb spinach
• 4  cups  chicken stock or 4  cups bouillon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 cup  irish oatmeal
•  salt and pepper
•  heavy cream

Directions

1. Melt butter over a low heat. Add diced potatoes, sliced onions and mushrooms. Cover skillet and sauté vegetables for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Wash spinach, pick of tough stems and chop finely. Add potatoes, onions, mushrooms and spinach to stock. Season with salt and pepper and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Add 1/2 cup Irish oatmeal. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Serve with heavy cream floating on top.
4. Serves 4-6.
5. The Irish Heritage Cookbook.