Spinach And Blue Cheese Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is tasty hot or cold and freezes well (though without the bacon, add that when defrosted). Ingredients:
6 tablespoons margarine |
2 cups chopped onion |
1 cup all purpose flour |
12 cups chicken broth |
4 cups milk |
8 oz blue cheese; crumbled |
2 (10 oz) pk frozen chopped spinach |
1 cup heavy cream |
salt; to taste |
ground cayenne pepper; to taste |
1 lb bacon |
Directions:
1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter or margarine and the onions.
2. Saute for about 3 minutes.
3. Add flour and stir well until mixed.
4. Add broth, raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
5. Whisk mixture to keep flour from clumping.
6. Add milk, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Add the blue cheese and stir until blended, then add the spinach and cook 3 more minutes.
8. Add the cream, bring just to a boil, turn off heat and stir well.
9. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
10. Allow to cool and puree in a food processor or blender a little at a time.
11. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with the bacon.
12. Note: to serve cold, omit the bacon and add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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