Spinach Soup with Green Onions
Vegetarian friendly. Part of the St. Patrick's Day Menu.
Servings
4cups
Servings
4cups
Ingredients
  • 5Tbsp Butter
  • 1bunch Green Onions, chopped
  • 1/4cup Flour
  • 3 1/2cups Whole Milk
  • 1x 10ounce package Spinach Leaves, thawed and drained
  • 2cloves Garlic, chopped
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Fresh Mint or Dill, chopped - for garnish
Instructions
  1. Melt 4 Tbsp butter in heavy saucepan
  2. Add onions and sauté until tender
  3. Sprinkle flour over and whisk in milk until mixture comes to a boil and thickens
  4. In another sauce pan or small skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter
  5. Add spinach to butter and toss until wilted but still a bright green - about 3 minutes
  6. Add spinach to milk mixture
  7. Pour in batches into blender and puree
  8. Return to saucepan and re-warm
  9. Season soup with nutmeg, salt and pepper
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve with mint or dill garnish if desired
Recipe Notes

* I use 3 C 2% milk and 1/2 C Heavy Whipping Cream