Cream of Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 1/2 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup cold milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

For The Garnish:
fresh cream

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a kadai, add the onions and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, or till the onions turn translucent.
2. Add the spinach and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add 2 cups of water and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Allow it to cool completely.
5. Once cooled blend in a blender to a smooth puree.
6. Strain the mixture with help of a sieve and transfer it to a kadai.
7. Combine the cornflour- milk mixture and the cream in a bowl and mix well till no lumps remain, add to the spinach puree and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add the salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
9. Serve hot garnished with cream.