Spinach Mushroom Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 bag baby spinach1 10-oz package mushrooms (baby bella/white)2 tbsp butter1 small onion, sliced1 clove garlic, minced1 bay leaf1 tbsp all-purpose flour1/2 tsp oregano1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth1/2 cup milk1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar/monterey jack)salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Heat butter in a large pot. Saute bayleaf, onions and garlic for a couple of minutes until transluscent.
2. Add the flour and stir it around to get it coated in butter.
3. Add 6 cups of broth and bring it to a boil.
4. Now add mushrooms and spinach (it will wilt quickly) to the water and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. Fish out bay leaf from soup and discard. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, process the veggies to a thick broth.
6. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using.
7. Finish the soup with milk and shredded cheese. Continue heating for a minute or two and then serve.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WILL_GET_THERE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 190.0
  • Total Fat: 10.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.4 mg
  • Sodium: 401.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 8.9 g

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