Mushroom & Spinach Onion Soup

PREPARATION

1. Heat 1 litre water in a heavy skillet, add 240 grams spinach, 55 grams onions and mix it well.
2. Bring it to a boil.
3. Boil for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
4. Remove it from heat and strain the spinach and onion.
5. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a puree. Keep aside.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil, 50 grams unsalted butter in a heavy skillet, add 2 tablespoons garlic and stir well.
7. Then, add 35 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
8. Now, add 175 grams mushrooms and mix t well.
9. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
10. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons all purpose flour and mix it well.
11. Then, add 250 milliliters milk and mix it well.
12. Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon mixed herbs and mix it again.
13. Bring it to a boil.
14. Now, add the blended puree and mix it well.
15. Add 1 litre vegetable broth and mix it again.
16. Bring it to a boil.
17. Boil for 10 - 12 minutes on medium heat.
18. Add 50 grams fresh cream and mix it well.
19. Cook for another 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
20. Remove it from heat.
21. Garnish with fried bread pieces.
22. Serve hot.