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.