Spinach And Crab Meat Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach |
1 medium onion, sliced |
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth, divided |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon white pepper |
2 cups half-and-half |
1 pound lump crab meat |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Cook spinach according to package directions, with onion slices. Drain mixture. Place mixture and 2 cups chicken broth in container of an electric blender; process until smooth.
2. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over low heat; add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add remaining chicken broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in spinach mixture; simmer, uncovered, over low heat 10 minutes. Add half-and-half and crab meat, stirring well. Heat thoroughly. (Do not boil.) Stir in nutmeg. Ladle into soup bowls.
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