Spinatsuppe

Name: Spinatsuppe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 8 oz fresh spinach (loosely packed); 4 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 yellow onion, diced, diced; 6 oz russet potato, diced, diced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 bacon slices, chopped; 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp garlic croutons (for garnish)

Creamy Austrian spinach soup with crispy bacon and a whisper of nutmeg. A vibrant, comforting classic.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz fresh spinach (loosely packed)
4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 yellow onion, diced, diced
6 oz russet potato, diced, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 bacon slices, chopped
1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp garlic croutons (for garnish)

Instructions

1

In a skillet, cook 4 chopped bacon slices until crispy. Remove, chop, and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp of drippings in the pan.
2

Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the bacon fat and heat over medium.
3

Saute 1/2 diced yellow onion, diced and 6 oz diced russet potato, diced for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4

Pour in 4 cup vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5

Cook for 8-10 minutes until the potato is tender.
6

Add 8 oz fresh spinach (loosely packed) and stir gently until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
8

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg.
9

Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
10

Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon bits and 2 tbsp garlic croutons (for garnish). Serve hot.

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What is Spinatsuppe?

Creamy Austrian spinach soup with crispy bacon and a whisper of nutmeg. A vibrant, comforting classic. This reference files it under Austrian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Spinatsuppe is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the potato is tender.

Do I need any special equipment for Spinatsuppe?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 7) and a blender (step 7). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Spinatsuppe?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Spinatsuppe uses 4 bacon slices, chopped.

Can I make Spinatsuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Spinatsuppe is 2 tbsp garlic croutons (for garnish). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spinatsuppe keep?

Refrigerate Spinatsuppe for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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