Creamy Spinach Soup with Toasted Sliced Almonds

Creamy Spinach Soup with Toasted Sliced Almonds

March 25, 2021
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: Creamy Spinach Soup with Toasted Sliced Almonds

Creamy Spinach Soup with Toasted Sliced Almonds

Recipe By: Alice Morrow

Creamy Spinach Soup with Toasted Sliced Almonds

Ingredients

4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
½ c. yellow onion, grated
½ c. carrot, grated
1 t. kosher salt or to taste
1 t. fresh ground pepper
¼ t. fresh grated nutmeg
6 T. melted unsalted butter
6 T. flour
1 c. whole milk
8 c. fresh spinach, stemmed, thinly sliced into ribbons
2 c. heavy cream
1 T. lemon zest, minced
2 t. unsalted butter
½ c. sliced almonds

Instructions

In stockpot, simmer broth, onion, carrot and seasonings for about 15 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt the 6 T. butter over low heat; whisk in flour until you achieve a smooth white sauce.
Whisk whole milk into white sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 2 minutes to eliminate floury taste. Stir into the broth mixture, blending well.
Add spinach and cook until it just wilts, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, add cream and zest.
In a small sauté pan, melt 2 t. butter over low heat. Add almonds and toast until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Sprinkle 1 T. almonds over each serving of the soup.

Notes

*****Makes 6-8 cups.

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