Leek and Spinach Soup

Leek and Spinach Soup

Pregnancy
Recipe
Prep: 10 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Portion(s): 4
Lunch

Ingredients

60g (1/3 cup) small pasta shells

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small (200g) leek, sliced

250g frozen spinach, thawed

1 cup (250mL) water

375mL can light evaporated milk

⅓ cup (60g) chopped lean ham

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Step by step

  • Instructions

    1. Cook pasta shells according to directions on packet, drain; set aside.
    2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add leek, cook until soft.
    3. Add spinach and water, bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a to blender or food processor with light evaporated milk, blend until pureed.

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