Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

• Shredded spinach (1 bunch)-2 cups
• Grated bottle gourd or white pumpkin-2 tbsp.
• Fresh cream (optional)-2 tbsp.
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• One small blob butter
• Water-2 cups

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.