Spinach Potato Soup

The potatoes make this soup thick and hearty, while the spinach makes it healthy. If you want, cut down on the butter and use some broth instead of water to maintain some thickness

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boiling potatoes
• 2  lbs fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 16  cups water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Boil 16 cups water with 2 teaspoon salt.
2. Cut potatoes in half and then into 1/2 inch thick slices and cook in pot for 20 minutes Add spinach and cook about 10 minutes (if spinach starts to lose its color, it is overcooked) In batches, puree soup in a food processor, leaving out 4-6 cups of the liquid Process until smooth, adding butter as needed.
3. Put the puree back in the pot and add liquid until the soup reaches desired consistency.