Cream of Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 5 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup of half-and-half
• 2 (10-ounce) packages of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the flour and stir until the flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute.
4. Add the broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the half-and-half and spinach and stir to combine.
6. Continue to simmer until the soup is hot and thickened, about 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Spinach is a superfood and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• This soup is a great way to get more spinach into your diet.
• This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.