Spinach soup is a soup prepared using spinach as a primary ingredient. [1] A common dish around the world, the soup can be prepared as a broth-based or cream-based soup, and the latter can be referred to as "cream of spinach soup." [2] [3] In China, a spinach and tofu soup is also known as "emerald and white jade soup"; spinach and tofu represent emerald and white jade respectively, [4] and thus the spinach soup itself can be called "emerald soup". [5] Fresh, canned or frozen spinach can be used, and the spinach can be used whole, puréed or chopped. [1] [6] [7] Additional ingredients can include onion, green onion, carrot, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, seasonings, salt and pepper. [3] [7] [8] [9] Spinach soup is typically served hot, but can also be served as a cold soup. [10] [11] Prior to being served, it can be topped or garnished with ingredients such as sour cream and crème fraîche. [12] [13]
Spinach soup is a soup prepared using spinach as a primary ingredient. [1] A common dish around the world, the soup can be prepared as a broth-based or cream-based soup, and the latter can be referred to as "cream of spinach soup." [2] [3] In China, a spinach and tofu soup is also known as "emerald and white jade soup"; spinach and tofu represent emerald and white jade respectively, [4] and thus the spinach soup itself can be called "emerald soup". [5] Fresh, canned or frozen spinach can be used, and the spinach can be used whole, puréed or chopped. [1] [6] [7] Additional ingredients can include onion, green onion, carrot, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, seasonings, salt and pepper. [3] [7] [8] [9] Spinach soup is typically served hot, but can also be served as a cold soup. [10] [11] Prior to being served, it can be topped or garnished with ingredients such as sour cream and crème fraîche. [12] [13]