Ispanak Corbasi

Directions

1. 1
   If using fresh spinach, wash the leaves and put them in a pan over low heat, with the lid on.
2. 2
   When they collapse into a soft mass, in 12 minutes, chop them in the food processor.
3. 3
   If using frozen spinach, simply defrost.
4. 4
   Put the stock in the pan with the carrot and celery.
5. 5
   Bring to the boil, add salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Melt the butter in a small pan.
7. 7
   Add the flour, and stir vigorously over low heat for a few minutes.
8. 8
   Beat in a ladle of the soup, then pour this back into the soup gradually, stirring constantly, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir in the spinach and cook about 7 minutes more.
10. 10
    Just before serving, beat the egg yolks with the lemon juice in a bowl, then beat in a ladle of the soup.
11. 11
    Pour this back into the soup gradually, stirring constantly.
12. 12
    Bring the soup to just below boiling point and serve.