Norwegian Spinach Soup Recipes

SIMPLE NORWEGIAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Wash spinach thoroughly; drain and chop coarsely. (If you're using frozen spinach, defrost it and drain thoroughly.).
• Place a sieve or strainer over a large bowl; set aside.
• In a large saucepan or soup pot, bring broth to a boil. Add spinach. Simmer 8 minutes, then pour into sieve or strainer, catching the stock in the bowl. Press the spinach with a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Set the stock aside. Chop the spinach very fine.
• Melt the butter in the saucepan or soup pot. Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour. Using a whisk, slowly add the hot broth, mixing well. Return pan to heat and bring broth to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve soup garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg.

SPINATSUPPE (NORWEGIAN SPINACH SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash spinach thoroughly; drain and chop coarsely. (If you're using frozen spinach, defrost it and drain thoroughly.).
• Place a sieve or strainer over a large bowl; set aside.
• In a large saucepan or soup pot, bring broth to a boil. Add spinach. Simmer 5 minutes, then pour into sieve or strainer, catching the stock in the bowl. Press the spinach with a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Set the stock aside. Chop the spinach very fine. (this step not necessary if using frozen spinach).
• Melt the butter in the saucepan or soup pot. Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour. Using a whisk, slowly add the hot broth, mixing well. Return pan to heat and bring broth to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve soup garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg.

NORWEIGIAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in the saucepan; sautee the onions until soft.
• Stir in the flour.
• Add the chicken broth a little at a time, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a soft boil and add the spinach. Season with nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour into bowls and garnish with egg slices.

NORWEGIAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Wash, drain, and coarsely chop the fresh spinach.2. In a medium saucepan, bring the stock with the onion to boil. Stir in the spinach, lower the heat, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Use the same burner for the next step.3. Make a roux to thicken and flavor the soup in a small saucepan, melt the margarine, add the flour, and stir over low heat for a few minutes without browning. Remove from heat and gradually add about 1 cup of the soup liquid, stirring constantly. When smooth, stir the mixture into the soup.4. Return soup to the heat and slowly bring to a boil. Stir and cook until the soup thickens slightly. Season with a speck of sugar (if you like), nutmeg to suit your taste, and pinch of salt.EXCHANGES1 VegetableNUTRITION FACTSCalories 46Total Fat 2 grams Saturated Fat traceCholesterol 39 milligramsSodium 142 milligrams (without added salt 106 milligrams)Total Carbohydrate 5 grams Dietary Fiber 2 gramProtein 2 grams

NORWEGIAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Cook spinach in broth 10 minutes.
• Drain, reserving liquid.
• Melt butter and stir in flour.
• When blended, add broth a little at a time.
• Cover, simmer 5 minutes.
• Add spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
• Serve with hard-boiled egg slices floating atop.