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Spanakopita Soup

Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword vegetarian
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Spanakopita soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon potatoes cut into chunks (about 4 potatoes)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup crumbled feta plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Puff pastry croutons

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed at room temperature
  • egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, green onion, and garlic and saute until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add potatoes and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetable stock and white wine and bring to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low and continue to simmer until potatoes are softened, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make puff pastry croutons. Cut puff pastry into 1-inch pieces and lay in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Brush puff pastry with egg wash and sprinkle garlic powder and salt on top. Bake croutons for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Add spinach, parsley, dill, and nutmeg to the soup. Cook until spinach and herbs are wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour the soup into a blender and puree. Alternatively, use an immersion blender and puree until smooth. Return the soup to heat and add crumbled feta. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Portion the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with fresh dill, crumbled feta, puff pastry croutons, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best results, make the puff pastry croutons the day you are serving them. As the croutons sit, they will soften so it's best to prepare them on the same day.