Description
This easy cream of spinach soup is smooth, cozy, and comforting, made with simple pantry staples like spinach, potatoes, and dairy. It delivers gentle flavors, a velvety texture, and nourishing comfort perfect for everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bouillon cube, chicken or vegetable
- 10 ounces fresh spinach or frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional chopped fresh chives for garnish
- Optional extra sour cream for serving
- Optional pinch of ground allspice or nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add diced potatoes, broth, water, and bouillon cube and stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are very tender.
- Add spinach and simmer for a few minutes until wilted and heated through.
- Remove from heat and blend soup until completely smooth.
- Return soup to low heat and stir in half and half, salt, and black pepper.
- Warm gently without boiling, then stir in sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish as desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Do not boil after adding dairy to prevent separation. If freezing, add sour cream after reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American