EASY SPINACH BISQUE

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Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.-Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.