Martian Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Toast bread in a toaster.
2. 2
   With a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from the toast.
3. 3
   Peel and cut each potato into 1-inch chunks.
4. 4
   Place potatoes in a 3-quart pot and cover with water.
5. 5
   Cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are almost done, adding spinach (and spinach liquid if using frozen) the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time.
6. 6
   Remove pan from heat and drain, reserving cooking liquid.
7. 7
   Puree in batches in a blender (make sure each batch has some spinach, potatoes, and enough milk and cooking liquid to blend).
8. 8
   Pour batches into a large pot or bowl.
9. 9
   When finished, mix well and add salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10
    Add more liquid if you would like a thinner soup.
11. 11
    Serve with sour cream or ketchup swirled into the soup with a spoo