CREAM OF HERB SOUP

CREAM OF HERB SOUP image

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil or 3 tablespoons dried basil, or 1/2 cup chopped watercress
1/4 cup chopped parsley
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup light cream
salt and white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons flour
chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan. Saute onions until tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach, basil or watercress and parsley. COver and simmer 10 minutes. Add broth and sugar. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Slowly stir in cream. In separate pan, blend together butter and flour. Whisk in a little of the hot soup, beating until smooth. Pour slowly into soup, stirring constantly. Bring to just a boil and remove from heat. Serve in warm bowls with parsley garnish.