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Easy Spinach Bisque

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

5-6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.—Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Easy Spinach Bisque
Easy Spinach Bisque Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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

  1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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