Velvet Creamed Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Velvet Creamed Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped fine; 1/2 stick or 1/4 c. butter; 1 lb. fresh spinach, well washed and coarsely chopped or 1 pkg. frozen; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. sugar; generous dash of nutmeg; 3 c. chicken broth; 4 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. milk; 2 c. milk; 2 egg yolks; 1 c. light cream

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped fine
1/2 stick or 1/4 c. butter
1 lb. fresh spinach, well washed and coarsely chopped or 1 pkg. frozen
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
generous dash of nutmeg
3 c. chicken broth
4 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. milk
2 c. milk
2 egg yolks
1 c. light cream

1
In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until it is tender but not brown.
2
Stir in spinach.
3
Season the mixture with salt, pepper, sugar and nutmeg.
4
Stir in chicken broth; cover the pan and cook the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes.
5
Work the spinach mixture through a sieve or blend it in a blender.
6
Make a smooth paste of flour and 1/2 cup milk and stir it into the puree.
7
Add 2 cups milk and cook over low heat, stirring until it is thickened and boils about 3 minutes, then simmer 3 minutes.
8
Beat egg yolks with light cream.
9
Gradually pour into hot soup; stir until smooth. Do not boil after cream has been added.
10
Serve with cheese straws. Serves 6 to 8. This soup may be made with broccoli or asparagus. Freezes well.

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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: 1 small onion, chopped fine, 1/2 stick or 1/4 c. butter, 1 lb. fresh spinach, well washed and coarsely chopped or 1 pkg. frozen, 3/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Velvet Creamed 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.

Velvet Creamed Spinach Soup

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