Carrot and Spinach Soup

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :27 mins
Total Time :42 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups peeled and roughly chopped carrot
1/2 cup shredded spinach (palak)
1/2 cup peeled and roughly chopped potatoes
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup milk
salt and to taste

Method :

Combine the carrot, potatoes, roughly chopped onions and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.Keep aside to cool completely.Once cooled, blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the finely chopped onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the prepared carrot-potato mixture and approx. ¼ of cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.Add the salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.