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Curried Spinach And Potato Stew

Infused with curry spices and chiles, this hearty soup causes a welcome heat wave to wash across the taste buds.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Soup
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlCanola oil
1 tablespoon 15mlYellow onion - diced (medium)
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1   Jalapeno or other hot chile - (1 or 2) - seeded, minced
2 teaspoons 10mlCurry powder
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlCayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround turmeric
4 cups 948mlWater or vegetable stock
14 oz 397gStewed tomatoes - (1 can)
2 cups 292g / 10ozDiced white potatoes - (peeled if desired)
2 cups 220g / 7.8ozCarrots - peeled, diced (medium)
10 oz 284gFrozen chopped spinach - (1 pkg)

Recipe Instructions

In a large saucepan heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno, and saute for 4 minutes. Stir in the seasonings and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the water, stewed tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots, and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the spinach and cook for about 15 minutes more over low heat, stirring occasionally. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. To thicken, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pan with the back of a large spoon.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
VEGETARIAN SOUP CUISINE by Jay Solomon (c) 1996 - Prima Publishing, Rocklin, CA - 266 pages - $14.95 - As reprinted in the Jan/Feb, 1997 issue of Cookbook Digest

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