Spinacharoni Soup

Vibrant green Spinach is a store house for many essential nutrients. A rich source of Vit A, Vit B, Vit K, Flavonoids, Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, Potassium, etc. 

 

After several attempts, finally I could make a Spinach soup that tastes as delicious as chinese soups.

 

Ingredients:

 Chopped spinach/palak

 Chopped onion - 1

 Garlic,finely chopped - 4-5 cloves

 Gram flour - 1 tbsp

 cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

 1 small bay leaf

  water

 olive oil or butter - 1 tbsp

 cream for topping (optional)

 black pepper

  Macaroni - 1/2 cup

  salt

 

Procedure:

Boil macaroni with water till it becomes soft. keep aside.

Chop spinach/palak leaves. Heat oil or butter in a sauce pan. Add the bay leaf and fry for 2-3 seconds

 Now add the chopped garlic and fry till the garlic is light browned. Add chopped onions and saute till the onions are softened. Add the chopped spinach. Stir and add black pepper and salt. Now add the besan or gram flour. Stir well and pour 2 cups water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 3-4 minutes.Let the soup cool a bit. Blend with a hand blender. Add macaroni. Reheat. Serve the soup hot sprinkled with some freshly crushed black pepper or topped with some cream.