Delicious Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil
10 oz fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
ground black pepper

Directions:

Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and garlic. Cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.

2. Add mixture to a blender or vitamix/food processor, pour in 1/4 cup hot water, pulse until pureed. Set aside.

3. In the sauce pan, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until onions begin to soften. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to combine. Cook
for about 2 minutes, then pour in the milk, stirring .

4. Add salt, cayenne and a little black pepper and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, continue stirring. Pour in pureed spinach, then cook until thickened, another 3 to 5 minutes.

5. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne as needed.

Serve warm.

Suggestions: Half the recipe to make enough for 2 people for lunch, and/or alongside favorite sandwich. Can use skim or low fat milk for lighter texture.

tested by Terry