cream of spinach soup

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For cream of spinach soup

  • 1
    bunch fresh spinach
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 c
    sherry
  • 1/2 c
    cream
  • 3 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    onion, minced
  • pinch
    white pepper

How To Make cream of spinach soup

  • 1
    Wash spinach carefully and discard any thick stalks.
  • 2
    Melt butter over medium heat; add onion and celery and saute until onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
  • 3
    Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute until onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
  • 4
    Add chicken stock, stirring well; heat until it starts to boil, stirring frequently.
  • 5
    Add spinach and simmer for 15 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Using a food processor with steel blades, or a blender, puree the mixture in batches until it is smooth with dark green flecks.
  • 7
    Return to a medium heat, taste and correct seasoning.
  • 8
    Stir in cream, sherry and nutmeg; do not allow to boil.
  • 9
    Serve immediately.

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