Spinach Bisque Recipe

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Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.—Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia

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Spinach Bisque Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 5-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2-1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • Oyster crackers, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium; add the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the spinach; heat through. Serve with oyster crackers if desired. Yield: 5-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 184 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 488 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Bisque in Country Woman January/February 1998, p35

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by kids chauffer

super easy to make


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by baknfool

I used a bit more butter and not quite as much flour to get a better texture and flavor. The nutmeg is what really sets it off! Yummy!


Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2010 by angelasandoval

This was fine...your run of the mill cheesy vegetable soup, but it didn't stand out in any way.

 
 
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