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Cucumber Spinach Soup with Fennel Croutons

Cucumber spinach soup with fennel croutons is a delightful fusion of fresh, green flavors and aromatic herbs, creating a light and refreshing dish.

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Cucumber Spinach Soup with Fennel Croutons

Main IngredientsCucumbers, Spinach leaves (palak)
CuisineFusion
CourseSoups
Prep Time0-5 minutes
Cook time25-30 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients

  • 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium bunch spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 6-8 bread slices
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup fresh cream
  • 4 cloves
  • A pinch grated nutmeg
  • A few fresh mint sprigs for garnishing

Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic, spinach and cucumber and sauté for a minute.
  2. Add vegetable stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. To make fennel croutons, cut bread slices into cubes.
  4. Heat butter in another non-stick pan. Add fennel seeds and bread cubes and sauté till they turn crisp.
  5. Remove soup from heat and blend into a coarse mixture. Add cream and mix well.
  6. Heat remaining oil in another non-stick pan. Add cloves and grated nutmeg and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
  7. Put 1 tablespoon of this flavored oil in the soup and mix well.
  8. Garnish the soup with mint sprigs and serve piping hot with fennel croutons.

Nutrition Info

Calories1458
Carbohydrates23.4
Protein119.2
Fat983
Other FiberFiber- 22.1gm
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