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2/17/11

SPINACH GARLIC SOUP

This is a really healthy soup, easy to make, and one of our favorites. 

32 oz Swanson/College Inn fat free chicken broth
1 cup or more shredded or diced carrots
3/4 cup or more chopped onion
8 garlic cloves
Simmer above until carrots are soft.
Add 10 oz bag spinach, simmer until spinach is wilted.
Add 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, fresh cracked pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 
Puree batches in processor or blender until smooth.
Cook 1/4 cup butter & 1/4 cup flour for a few minutes to make roux.
(I use 3 Tbsp or less instead of 1/4 cup)
Blend 1 - 2 ladles of spinach soup in roux until smooth.
Add roux mix to pot and whisk in.
Add 1/2 cup fat free milk and 1/2 cup half & half or use all milk if you prefer, or less for stronger flavor.
Heat to serve. 
Sprinkle with your choice - Romano...Parmesan...seasoned croutons
You can add another 14 oz. can of broth if the soup is too thick or too strong, also a teaspoon or so of sugar if spinach is a little bitter.  For freezing, don't add the milk until defrosted and ready to heat.

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