Cream of Spinach Soup

Sauteed chopped spinach is added to a roux-thickened mixture of milk and chicken bouillon for a fast and easy-to-prepare soup. This technique works well with a variety of vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine water, bouillon, and spinach. Bring to a boil, and cook until spinach is tender.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Season with minced onion, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in spinach mixture.