Preparation:
heat 2 tablwspoons oil in heavy pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and saute 3 minutes. Add 8 cups water and crushed red pepper. bring to noil, Reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 talespoons oil in another heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mus- tard greens and all but 1 cup spinach leaves; Saute until wilted, 3 minutes. Add sauted greens to potato mixture. Working in batches,puree soup in blender until smooth(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and refrig- erate.) Return soup to pot. Bring to simmer, thinning with more water if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cut remaining 1 cup spinach leaves into 1/2-inch wide slices. Ladle soup into bowls. Add dollop dour cream in each bowl. Garnish soup with sliced spinach leaves and serve. Makes 8 servings.
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