Showing posts with label St. Patrick's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Patrick's Day. Show all posts

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Shamrock Soup

St. Patty's Day is right around the corner. I saw this recipe for "Shamrock Soup" in Parents Magazine (March 2010 issue) ~ it's a bit unusual...not the traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage that my mom used to make on St. Patrick's Day.



Ingredients
2 cups chicken broth
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper
1 lb. fresh or frozen peas
8 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/3 cup light cream
plain yogurt (optional)

Directions
1. Cook the Base: Boil 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, scallions, garlic, and a bit of salt and pepper in a covered pan on high for 4 minutes until scallions are soft. Add peas; cover until mixture boils. Cook a minute; add 8 cups chopped fresh spinach and boil until it's tender.

2. Blend for Baby: Use a slotted spoon to remove 2 cups of greens mixture. Puree.

3. Finish for the Family: Puree rest of mixture and return to pan. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and light cream; heat. Pour into bowls; use a spoon to drizzle plain yogurt into a shamrock shape.