SPINACH SOUP

Ingredients

2 cups shredded spinach (1 bunch)
2 tbsp. grated bottle gourd or white pumpkin
1 tsp. fresh cream (optional)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 small blob butter
2 cup water

Method

Wash spinach well. Put in a large vessel. Sprinkle 2-3 pinches salt and add gourd.

Boil covered, on high, till soft. (3-4 minutes after boiling)

Take of fire and put in colander. Pour cold water over it.

Blend in a mixie till smooth. Add water, mix and take in a deep pan.

Add all other ingredients, except cream. Bring to a boil. Serve piping hot.

Beat cream and pour a swirl of it over individual bowls.

Serve with warm garlic rolls or soup sticks.