This recipe for Cream of Spinach Soup is an old family favourite! Creamy and delicious, it is a simple staple that won't disappoint!
Course:
Soup
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Author: Cristina
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1/2
large onion
, chopped
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1
Tbsp
margarine or butter
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1
pkg chopped frozen spinach or 3 cups fresh spinach
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1
cup
chicken
, vegetable or beef broth
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pinch each of parsley and nutmeg
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1 1/2
c
. heavy cream or whole milk.
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OPTIONAL: 1 cube chicken
, vegetable or beef bouillon for more broth flavour.
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In a large pot on the stove, melt the margarine or butter and cook the onions until they are soft.
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Add the spinach and broth (and bouillon cube if using). Simmer until spinach is thawed if frozen or wilted if raw.
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Add parsley and nutmeg.
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Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully place in blender with plastic middle taken out of the lid, and towel on top to prevent splashing.
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Add cream or milk, and stir until blended in.