Creamy Spinach and carrot soup Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter/Margarine | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped onions | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Half and half | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Chicken broth | 10 3⁄4 Ounce (homemade or store bought) | |
| Shredded carrot | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Frozen chopped spinach/Fresh chopped spinach | 10 Ounce (thawed and drained) | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1 Pinch | |
| Orange zest | 1⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 957 Calories from Fat 584
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67 g102.4%
Saturated Fat 41 g204.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 186.3 mg62.1%
Sodium 1701 mg70.9%
Total Carbohydrates 75 g25.1%
Dietary Fiber 14.3 g57.2%
Sugars 17.2 g
Protein 23 g46.7%
Vitamin A 1076.5% Vitamin C 173.9%
Calcium 64% Iron 56%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In a 2qt saucepan melt the butter; add onions.
cook over medium heat stirring occasionally, until onions are tender
stir in flour until smooth and bubbly.
stir in half and half and chicken broth.
add remaining ingredients except orange peel.
continue cooking over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is heated through.
Garnish with Orange zest
Enjoy
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