Curried Spinach Soup

Directions

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   In a large saucepan cook potato and green onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat about about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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   Slowly add the spinach, one-fifth at a time, stirring just until spinach is limp and dark green after each addition.
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   In a food processor or blender process or blend the spinach mixture, half at a time, until smooth.
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   In the same saucepan melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
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   Stir in flour and curry powder; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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   Slowly add broth, whisking until combined.
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   Stir in spinach mixture and lemon juice.
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    Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
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    In a medium bowl stir about 1 cup of the the hot mixture into sour cream.
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    Return mixture to saucepan.
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    Heat through but do not boil.
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    Top with croutons, if desired.
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    Makes 8 servings.