Ingredients
For the spinach soup
1 tbsp olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
150g/5½oz baby spinach
300ml/10fl oz vegetable stock
100ml/3½fl oz double cream
For the poached egg
1 free-range egg
75ml/2½fl oz white wine vinegar
freshly ground black pepper, to serve
Method
1. For the soup, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add half of the spinach and the vegetable stock and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add the cream and heat through, then stir through the remaining spinach. Using a hand-held blender, blend the soup until smooth.
2. For the poached egg, pour the white wine vinegar into a non-reactive pan with 150ml/5fl oz boiling water, bring to a gentle boil and stir to create a 'whirlpool'. Crack the egg into the middle of the 'whirlpool' and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the white has just set. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
3. To serve, pour the soup into a warm serving bowl and place the poached egg into the centre. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
