Palak Shorba (Indian Spinach and Potato Soup)
A silky, gently spiced green soup with potato and a squeeze of lemon, ready in half an hour.
Made with Saag (spiced spinach) base and Homemade vegetable stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.23 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20 seconds.
0 min 20 s - 2
Add the potatoes, your ready made saag spinach base (see the base recipe) and the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is very soft.
15 min - 3
Blitz with a stick blender until smooth, adding a splash of water if it is too thick.
- 4
Stir in the lemon juice and taste for salt and pepper.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of coconut yoghurt and the coriander.
Tips
- Potato thickens the soup so it needs no cream.
- Do not boil it hard after blending, to keep the colour.
- Toast a few cumin seeds to scatter over the top for crunch.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 to 2 hours. Keeps for 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make it creamier?
Yes. Stir in 100 ml of coconut cream or double cream at the end.
Is it vegan?
Yes, with homemade vegetable stock and coconut yoghurt.
Can I use a stock cube?
Yes, but check it is gluten free and vegetable if you need that.
More made with saag (spiced spinach) base
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