
Creamy and vibrant Finnish spinach soup served with halved hard-boiled eggs — a wholesome everyday classic in Finnish home kitchens.
Allergen Warning
Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs
Equipment needed
stovetop, pot, immersion blender
Hard-boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool in ice water, peel, and halve
Melt butter in a large pot and stir in flour to make a roux, cook for 2 minutes
Gradually whisk in the milk and vegetable stock until smooth
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often
Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth
Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper
Serve in bowls topped with halved hard-boiled eggs
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate up to 3 days without the eggs. Do not freeze as the dairy base separates. Store boiled eggs separately.
Cultural Context
A staple of Finnish school lunches for decades, pinaattikeitto with halved boiled eggs is how most Finns learn to eat spinach as children. Considered the ultimate healthy weekday meal.