RECIPE FOR SPINACH SOUP

Huge armful of spinach from the garden

2 oz butter, melted

2lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 large onions chopped

A clove garlic chopped

Green garden peas/broad beans

Mint from the garden

Chicken or veg stock – about 2 pints seasoning

Use the simmering plate of your AGA, to gently saute the onions and garlic in the butter, add the chopped potato and sweat until softened. Add any green peas or beans from your veg patch, and some mint from the garden.

Add the spinach and sweat down with the rest of the ingredients, and then add your stock and seasoning.  bring to boiling on the boiling plate, and then transfer to your simmering oven with a lid on your pan, for about 20minutes.

Remove and place in your blender and zap the mixture for about 30 seconds.

Serve in soup bowls, with swirls of double cream and chopped chives.

Absolutely delicious and healthy too!