Cream Of Herb Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Herb Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped green onions; 1 cup chopped spinach; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 5 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 cup half-and-half cream; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped parsley
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Saute onions until tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach, basil or watercress (see Cook's Note), and parsley. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
2
Stir in broth and sugar. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Slowly stir in cream.
3
In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour loses its raw smell, about 2 minutes. Whisk in a little of the hot soup into the flour mixture, mixing until smooth. Pour roux mixture slowly into the soup, stirring constantly. Bring just to a boil, and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Serve in warm bowls with a parsley garnish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped green onions, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Herb Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Of Herb Soup

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