"Cream" of Spinach (or Kale) (and Mushroom) Soup

Ingredients:
Soup:
Spinach or kale (fresh or frozen) - 1 lb
Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
Ginger, finely chopped - 2" piece
Green chillies, slit lengthwise - 3-4
Mushrooms, sliced (optional) - 5-6
Sugar (optional) - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

"Cream:"
All purpose flour, roasted - 1 tbsp
Butter - 1 tbsp (I used 1/4 cup cottage cheese)
Milk - 1 cup

Servings: 5-6
Cooking time: 30 min

Method:
Heat the oil and add the onions and sugar. Fry the onions until translucent. Now add the spinach/kale and mix well. Heat covered, mixing occasionally until it loses most of the water. Mix in the ginger and green chillies and mushrooms if using. Fry for a few more minutes. Now add enough water up to cover the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes. Blend until smooth and reheat on low flame with 1-2 cups of water. Add salt to taste and mix well.
In a separate vessel, heat the butter and add the milk. Slowly add the roasted flour, mixing well until you are left with a thick liquid. Add this to the soup and stir well. Simmer for a few more minutes. Serve hot with croutons and/or crisp fried onions.

Source: Mother's recipe
Author: Shrinkingsodacan