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zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
@Zelda51
Webb City, MO

This recipe is one that I think you will love. I fix a little different than most people. I use red pepper to give a little kick. I increased the nutmeg and the orange zest. I love it fixed this way. You try it and let me know. My grandkids love this and you know kids don't like anything.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    half & half
  • 10 3/4 oz
    can chicken broth
  • 1 c
    shredded carrots
  • 10 oz
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper, may use red pepper if you want a kick
  • 1 1/2 pinch
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest

How To Make zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

  • 1
    In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter; add onions. Cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. {5-6 minutes} Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. {1 minute} Stir in half and half and chicken broth. Add remaining ingredients except orange peel. Continue over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is heated through {12 to 15 minutes}. Add orange peel. Then enjoy.
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