Spinach Celery Soup

Serves 4


Ingredients:

1 bunch spinach
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cans (280ml each) chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon dried chervil leaves
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices for garnish


Method:

• Wash and stem spinach. Chop leaves and set aside.
• In saucepan, saute celery, carrot and onions in the heated butter for 3 to 5 min, stirring. Add chicken broth. Remove from heat. Puree mixture in blender.
• Combine pureed mixture and spinach leaves in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add cream and chervil. Reduce heat Simmer 10 to 15 min.
• Stir in lemon juice. Pour into soup bowls. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon slices before serving.