Simple and healthy spinach soup. What is our recipe?

Spinach definitely falls into the love it or hate it category of foods. Although its flavour is not particularly strong, people can be put off by its beautifully rich green colour.

Are you put off just by its colour? You'll definitely change your mind when you taste this delicious soup. The soup is also a source of lots of vitamins and minerals.

Spinach has the highest proportion of nutrients among leafy vegetables.

If you know the story of Popeye the Sailor, you will know that spinach also increased his strength. It also gives you energy and strong bones, immunity and even gets rid of bacteria and viruses.

Its component is oxalic acid, which is perhaps best known in conjunction with spinach. It is this that gives it its unique flavour.

It is also a source of protein, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, sodium, selenium and zinc. Of the vitamins, we get A, B, C, E or K from it.

Thanks to its composition, it benefits our eyesight thanks to antioxidants. It even helps reduce the risk of cataracts. It helps protect the eyes from UV rays.

The right combination of vitamins acts in the body to help with blood clotting, even helping to alleviate the symptoms of hemophilia.

Its leaves are somewhat reminiscent of the brain, which also symbolizes its beneficial effect on this organ. The vitamins in it have a beneficial effect on brain function, which can improve our concentration and memory.

It also helps the nervous system to function properly, so it can be enjoyed by people who are stressed. It can help them to calm down.

The folic acid it contains is a great help in preventing Alzheimer's disease.

It is also suitable for people with high blood pressure, as its composition has a beneficial effect on the pressure. It is also an aid for the proper functioning of the heart.

The high content of vitamin A helps to keep the skin and mucous membranes fresh and healthy. In addition, it rids them of bacteria and viruses.

Especially, the mineral and vitamin K content will make our teeth and bones stronger. It might help to strong teeth, nails and bones, but it also helps with osteoporosis.

However, spinach should be avoided by people with kidney problems. It can put a strain on the kidneys, and even aids the formation of kidney stones.

What do we need?

• 200 g fresh baby spinach
• 1 medium sized kohlrabi
• 1 leek
• garlic
• ghee butter
• 250 ml coconut cream

Recipe for spinach soup

1. Briefly fry the chopped leeks in ghee butter. After a while, add a few crushed garlic cloves.

2. Add the spinach, which you can tear in advance.

3. After a short frying, add about half a litre of water.

4. Add black pepper, basil, salt and diced kohlrabi to the water.

5. Cook together for about half an hour and then blend well.

6. Simmer briefly and in the meantime add the coconut cream.

Serve with toasted sunflower seeds or also with lactose-free cottage cheese.

This tasty soup is suitable for coeliacs and lactose intolerant people. It is light and healthy, so even dieters will enjoy it.

Enjoy!

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