Cream of Spinach Soup
This Cream of Spinach Soup is a rich and velvety blend of tender spinach, aromatic onions, and creamy half-and-half. It’s a comforting dish perfect for chilly days, offering a delightful balance of flavors that’s both nourishing and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Total Time: 45min
- Yield: 5servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
– 2 cups water
– 1/2 cup chopped onion
– 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 3 cups half-and-half
– Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the spinach, water, bouillon granules, chopped onion, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the onion is tender.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Add the cream mixture to the spinach mixture in the large pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
– For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken bouillon granules with vegetable bouillon.
– Fresh spinach can be used instead of frozen; ensure it’s thoroughly washed and chopped.
– For a smoother texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1cup
- Calories: 330kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 609mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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