Spinach and ginger soup

Serves 3

INGREDIENTS

* ½ kilo of fresh washed spinach or 10 balls of frozen spinach (allowed to thaw)
* 2 tbsps olive oil
* 3 cloves or two roots of garlic
* 1½ tsp minced ginger
* ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
* juice of a lime (or more if you desire)
* a pinch of ground cardamon
* 1 medium onion finely chopped
* pepper & salt
* 900ml vegetable stock or water
METHOD

Sauté the onion and minced ginger for a minute or so, and then add the garlic, and fry for a further minute. Then add in the chopped spinach, and fry until the spinach has wilted, or, if using the thawed (from frozen) spinach, just mix it through for a minute or so.

Add water or stock, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly, and then transfer to food processor and blend, or use an electric hand blender. Add pepper, a good grating of nutmeg, the lime juice (to your taste), and blend for a few seconds. Re-heat and serve hot.