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Fancy Spinach Cream

Who knew that Popeye’s favorite could taste so good? For a nice presentation, add one slice of lime on top of each serving.
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Course Cream-Based Soups
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1369.22 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 tablespoon(s) oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, mashed
  • 1 cup(s) spinach, finely chopped
  • 3/16 cup(s) flour
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock, warm
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) milk
  • 1 dash(es) Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 lemons, juice of
  • 6 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
  • 1/8 cup(s) slivered almonds, grilled

Instructions

 

  • In a casserole, heat butter and oil.
  • Cook onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes at medium heat.
  • Add spinach and stir well.
  • Sprinkle with flour and keep cooking 1 minute while stirring.
  • Add chicken stock.
  • Bring to boil.
  • When it begins to boil, reduce the heat and let simmer about 20 minutes, until thickness.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Puree in a blender until homogeneous.
  • Put back in the casserole.
  • Add milk, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Let boil 2 to 3 minutes to reheat.
  • Pour in soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with a few drops of lemon juice, then with 1 tbsp of heavy cream by forming a spiral.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Ready in 40 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 1369.22kcalCarbohydrates: 81.87gProtein: 36.33gFat: 100.08gSaturated Fat: 42.04gCholesterol: 217.36mgSodium: 1232.98mgFiber: 7.83gSugar: 36.25g

Keyword Butter, Fresh Spinach, Heavy Cream, Lemon, Vegetables
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