Spinach Soup Recipe

Ingredients
2 cups shredded spinach (1 bunch)
2 tbsp. grated bottle gourd or white pumpkin
1 tsp. fresh cream (optional)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 small blob butter
2 cup water

Method
Wash spinach well. Put in a large vessel. Sprinkle 2-3 pinches salt and add gourd.
Boil covered, on high, till soft. (3-4 minutes after boiling)
Take of fire and put in colander. Pour cold water over it.
Blend in a mixie till smooth. Add water, mix and take in a deep pan.
Add all other ingredients, except cream. Bring to a boil. Serve piping hot.
Beat cream and pour a swirl of it over individual bowls. Serve with warm garlic rolls or soup sticks.