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Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to central and southwestern Asia. It is an annual plant (rarely biennial), which grows to a height of up to one metre. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 3-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3-4 mm diameter, maturing into a small hard dry lumpy fruit cluster 5-10 mm across containing several seeds.
Cultivation and uses
Spinach is an important leaf vegetable, now grown throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is most productive in cool seasons and climates, since heat will cause the spinach to go to seed too early. When cooked, its volume is decreased by three quarters.
History
Spinach was first cultivated in southwestern Asia, perhaps in Persia. The word itself is derived from the Persian word اسفناج Esfenaj. The Chinese referred to it in 647 as 'the herb of Persia'. More on [ Spinach ]
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Cream of Spinach - Contains flour, celery, chicken broth, sherry, and nutmeg.
Cream of Spinach Soup - Chicken broth-based soup containing grated parmesan and potatoes.
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Creamy Spinach Soup - Potatoes, scallions, butter, and milk in chicken broth.
Creamy Spinach Soup - Zucchini and potatoes with enoki mushrooms.
Easy Spinach Soup - Uses veggie chix boullion, shitake mushroom, ginger, and rice.
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Father Sal's Spinach Soup - Calling for the use of spaghettini, onion, and garlic.
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Gourmet Spinach Soup - Made with scallions, mascarpone, grated chester, and protein powder with chicken broth.
Hearty Spinach and Mushroom Soup - Carrot, onion, cream cheese, and milk with chicken broth.
Leek, Potato, and Spinach Soup - Recipe that uses few ingredients and includes sour cream.
Milky Spinach Soup - Contains milk, canned chicken, butter, and flour.
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Potato and Spinach Soup - This recipe was distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to farmers in the 1930's.
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Potato Spinach Soup - From Chef and author Wolfgang Puck. Includes leeks, creme faiche, potatoes, flour, and chicken stock.
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Pumpkin Spinach Soup - Uses winter squash, zucchini, onion, peas, and mushroom.
Rice and Spinach Soup (Minestrina Di Riso E Spinaci) - Made with parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, and chicken broth.
Sassy Spinach Soup - Noodle flakes, milk, butter, garlic, cheddar and swiss cheese.
Spinach and Buttermilk Soup - Cornstarch and lemon peel with chicken broth.
Spinach and Lentil Soup - Contains potatoes, lemon juice, onion, and pitas.
Spinach and Lentil Soup - Tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, with celery.
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Spinach and Potato Soup - Using white wine, carrots, potato, milk, and chicken broth.
Spinach Garlic Soup - Heavy cream with milk, carrots, flour, onion, and chicken broth.
Spinach Lentil Soup - Calling for mustard seed, lemon juice, cheddar cheese, with broth.
Spinach Mushroom - Soy sauce, with enoki mushrooms, and white wine.
Spinach Pasta Soup - Uses orzo, tomato paste, onion, and broth.
Spinach Soup - Consists of parsnips, carrots, potato, and onion.
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Spinach Soup - Consists of grated bottle gourd or white pumpkin, cream, and butter.
Spinach Soup - Green onion, flour, and heavy cream with vegetable stock.
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Spinach soup - Made with cucumbers, cumin, ginger, and lemon juice.
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Spinach Tortellini Soup - Seasoned with basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Spinach Yogurt Soup - Lemon, cayenne, nutmeg, tarragon with flour, butter, onion, and broth.
Spinach, Corn and Quinoa Chicken Soup - Scallions and hot pepper sauce are added to this combination.
Stracciatella (Italian Wedding Soup) - Uses egg, parmesan, and chicken broth.
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Tortellini and Spinach Soup - Vegetable stock with basil and parmesan.
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