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                  Barkaya Marak  (Cream of Spinach Soup)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tablespoons   Margarine
   2                    Onions -- chopped(1 1/2 cups)
   1                    Clove of garlic -- large
   2      cups          Water
   5                    Potatos -- about 1 pound
                        and sliced
   1      package       Frozen chopped spinach -- (10 oz size)
     1/2  teaspoon      Dried basil
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  cup           Water -- to rinse blender
   1      cup           Heavy cream
     1/4  cup           Water -- to rinse cream cont.
   1      cup           Sour cream -- for garnish

In a large pot, melt the margarine and fry the onions and garlic until the onions are golden.
 Add the 2 cups of water, potatoes, spinach(which need not be thawed), basil and salt.
 Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Puree the mixture in small
 amounts until it is completely pureed. Rinse the blender with the 1/2 cup of water.
 Wash the pot and then add the pureed soup and blender water to it. Add the heavy cream,
 rinse out the cream container with 1/4 cup of water and add that to the soup also. 
Stir thoroughly to mix in the cream and reheat before serving, if necessary
. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream.

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