Creamy-Perfect Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy-Perfect Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (plus enough water to equal 4 cups); 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned (about 1/2 cup); 1 cup whole milk; 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed well, stemmed and sliced into ribbons; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (plus enough water to equal 4 cups)
1 small carrot, peeled and julienned (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup whole milk
2 bunches fresh spinach, washed well, stemmed and sliced into ribbons
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, fry bacon slices until brown and crisp.
2
Remove and transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towel.
3
Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter, chopped onions, minced garlic and julienned carrots to the bacon grease, and saute until onions are soft.
4
Stir in chicken broth and heat until boiling.
5
Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add milk and spinach, cover and cook until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes.
7
In a small bowl, blend remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup flour together using a fork.
8
Stir flour mixture to broth to thicken.
9
Add heavy cream and continue cooking until just heated through.
10
Add 1 teaspoon NUTRIFIT lemon garden spice blend and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
11
Serve hot with a garnish of reserved crispy bacon slices.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, chopped, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy-Perfect Spinach 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.

Creamy-Perfect Spinach Soup

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