CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP WITH CRUSHED BACON CHIPS

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The basis of any good soup is in the stock that makes it. However, there are constraints in the current kitchen at the café and so, some recipes have to be modified to make things easier to prepare.

Provided by KaffirLime

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, skinned and chopped
2 bunches spinach, cleaned and chopped
1/2 cup plain flour
3 cups chicken stock (use the standard pack)
1 1/2 cups milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in the saucepan, add onion and sautĂ© gently for 10mins, until soft, but not coloured.
  • Add the spinach to the onion, cover with a lid and cook gently for 4 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir gently for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and gently stir in stock and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly then simmer for 3 minutes Season to taste.
  • Puree soup in a blender or food processor till smooth and return to pot. Bring it to a boil again. Taste and add seasoning as desired.
  • Serve hot.
  • Bacon: chop up 250g of bacon and fry in a non-stick pan without oil till crisp. Remove bacon bits from pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve oil and add into the soup for added smokey flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 14.5

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