Fresh Spinach Soup

Name: Fresh Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped; 2 scallions, chopped; 5 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded swiss cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 12 ounces fresh spinach; pepper

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 ounces fresh spinach
pepper

Directions

1

Cook, drain, and chop the spinach; set aside.
2

Saute the mushrooms and scallions in the butter in a saucepan until tender.
3

Whisk in the flour.
4

Gradually add the chicken broth and mix well. Stir in the milk and mix well. Reduce heat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
5

Stir in the Swiss cheese, cream cheese, salt, and nutmeg. Add pepper to taste. Cook until the cheeses melt, stirring constantly.
6

Add the cooked spinach and mix well. Cook just until heated through, stirring gently.