Spinach Soup
Amber Mist Cheddar gives this deliciously creamy soup a fabulous
flavour. It's delicious served chilled until icy cold on a hot
summer's day
Ingredients
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15g (1/2oz) Butter
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1 bunch Spring Onions, trimmed and finely chopped 1 bunch Spring Onions, trimmed and finely chopped
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1 x 250g (9oz) bag fresh Spinach, thoroughly washed
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600ml (1 pint) vegetable stock
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1 x 200g pack low-fat soft cheese
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2 tablespoons corn flour
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450ml (3/4 pint) milk
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140g (5oz) Amber Mist Cheddar, crumbled - Snowdonia Cheese
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Anglesey sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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4 tablespoons fresh Soured Cream or Natural Yoghurt
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Chopped fresh spring onions and parsley to garnish
Instructions
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1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the Spring Onions for about 2-3 minutes until softened, but not browned.
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2. Add the Spinach and vegetable stock and heat until almost boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
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3. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and add the soft cheese. Blend for about 15-20 until smooth and velvety. Return to the saucepan.