{"id":3635,"date":"2010-03-14T16:13:16","date_gmt":"2010-03-14T20:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=3635"},"modified":"2015-02-10T21:19:03","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T02:19:03","slug":"spinach-soup-and-st-paddys-day-meet-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/spinach-soup-and-st-paddys-day-meet-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach soup and St. Paddy\u2019s day meet up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3637 size-full\" title=\"Spinach_Soup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach_soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach_soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach_soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When St. Paddy&#8217;s day rolls around, I can only think of either green dishes or Irish dishes&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, I had celebrated St. Paddy&#8217;s day with a bunch of foodie friends and with lots of Irish dishes. I went totally Irish by taking Shepherd&#8217;s pie, Lime pie with pistachio Graham-cracker crust and <a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/creamy-shrimp-stuffed-jalapeno\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creamy shrimp stuffed Jalapenos<\/a>. Other main dishes we had were: Lamb stew, Potato casserole, Irish Chicken and dumplings, Corn fritters along with Irish soda breads. For dessert, we had: Irish cookies, Irish cake and Pistachio cupcakes. Everything tasted pretty delicious and we were pretty full after devouring all the scrumptious Irish food. After coming home, I couldn&#8217;t think of anything but a power nap with a stomach full of Irish food \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Here is the collage of the delicious Irish food made by my foodie friends and I:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3646 size-full\" title=\"St Patty's day celebration\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/st-pattys-day-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/st-pattys-day-celebration.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/st-pattys-day-celebration-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3647 size-full\" title=\"Irish desserts\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/irish-desserts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/irish-desserts.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/irish-desserts-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll post the recipe for Shepherd&#8217;s pie and Lime pie soon. If you want to make a green colored appetizer you could make my version of \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/creamy-shrimp-stuffed-jalapeno\/\" target=\"_blank\">creamy shrimp stuffed Jalapenos<\/a>, for a spicy kick off.<\/p>\n<p>While thinking of green dishes to make for St. Paddy&#8217;s day, first thing that came to my mind was spinach, one veggie which is always seen in my refrigerator. I love to add spinach to almost everything. From my salads, soups, stews, fried rice, to couscous, you will get a spinach bite. This time I tried a soup with spinach, my husband and I totally loved it. I would say the best way to inject spinach into your body is by sipping this soup, it&#8217;s rich, creamy, healthy and it&#8217;s colorful.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/skin-md-natural-shielding-lotion-reviewed-and-a-give-away\/\" target=\"_blank\">Winner for Skin MD giveaway chosen by the random number generator at Random.org \u00a0is Rini Williams. Congratulations Rini!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spinach soup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3638\" title=\"spinach soup\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinach, rinsed- 5 oz bag or 4 cups<\/li>\n<li>Red or white pearl onions, chopped- 10<\/li>\n<li>Garlic, minced- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Chicken stock, low sodium, homemade or store bought or vegetable stock- 2 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Heavy cream, fat-free- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li>Ground pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil- 1tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Salt- if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a wide non-stick pan, add olive oil and saute pearl onions in it till tender.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and saute for a minute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3639\" title=\"spinach soup-making\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making2.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, add the spinach and saute till it&#8217;s tender.<\/li>\n<li>Season with fresh ground pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3640\" title=\"spinach soup making\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add chicken stock or vegetable stock and let come to a boil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3641\" title=\"spinach soup making\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/spinach-soup-making-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down.<\/li>\n<li>Puree this in a blender to a smooth paste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/pureed-spinach-soup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3642\" title=\"pureed spinach soup\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/pureed-spinach-soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/pureed-spinach-soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/pureed-spinach-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transfer the pureed soup into the cooking pan.<\/li>\n<li>Add heavy cream, combine with the soup and heat the soup, avoid boiling the soup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making_spinach-soup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3643\" title=\"making_spinach soup\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making_spinach-soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making_spinach-soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making_spinach-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste the soup, add ground pepper and salt if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-spinach-soup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3644\" title=\"making spinach soup\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-spinach-soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-spinach-soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-spinach-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve hot in a soup bowl with croutons or your choice bread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For vegans: Add vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Check out other dishes I had made for St. Patrick&#8217;s day : <a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/shepherds-pie-and-happy-st-patricks-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/a> and<\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/lemon-pie-with-pistachio-graham-cracker-crust\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Lime pie with Pistachio Graham-Cracker crust<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Spinach_Soup.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Spinach soup and St. Paddy\u2019s day meet up<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Spinach, rinsed- 5 oz bag or 4 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Red or white pearl onions, chopped- 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garlic, minced- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken stock, low sodium, homemade or store bought or vegetable stock- 2 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Heavy cream, fat-free- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Olive oil- 1tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a wide non-stick pan, add olive oil and saute pearl onions in it till tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add garlic and saute for a minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Now, add the spinach and saute till it&#8217;s tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Season with fresh ground pepper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chicken stock or vegetable stock and let come to a boil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Puree this in a blender to a smooth paste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Transfer the pureed soup into the cooking pan.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add heavy cream, combine with the soup and heat the soup, avoid boiling the soup.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste the soup, add ground pepper and salt if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve hot in a soup bowl with croutons or your choice bread.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">For vegans: Add vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.2885<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When St. Paddy\u2019s day rolls around, I can only think of either green dishes or Irish dishes\u2026Yesterday, I had celebrated St. Paddy\u2019s day 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