VitaMix Cream of Spinach Soup with Protein Powder

Name: VitaMix Cream of Spinach Soup with Protein Powder Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 large onion chopped; 1 pound fresh pre-washed Spinach; 3 cups Swanson 100% Fat Free Chicken Broth; 6 oz. firm Tofu; 3 scoops Any Whey Protein Powder; 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive Oil1/2 large onion, chopped1 pound fresh pre-washed Spinach3 cups Swanson 100% Fat Free Chicken Broth6 oz. firm Tofu3 scoops Any Whey Protein Powder1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Directions

Pour your olive oil into a deep dutch oven and add the chopped onions. Cook over medium heat until just translucent. Add the whole pound of spinach - it will barely fit into the pan. Stir it carefully, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until all spinach is uniformly wilted. Remove from fire and place into VitaMix container. Add the rest of the ingredients in the order listed, then blend, turning the switch to on, the dial quickly to 10, and then flipping the other switch to High. Let blend for 3 to 4 minutes or until steaming hot. Serve immediately. Makes 3 servings of about 1 cup each.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WOMYN42.

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 271.3
Total Fat: 15.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 728.7 mg
Total Carbs: 15.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
Protein: 34.5 g

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