SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE SOUP

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A wonderful recipe I found in a brochure many years ago. It has been a favourite with dinner guests and consequently have been asked for a copy of the recipe many times. Enjoy

Provided by maidinafrica

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

50 g butter
1 bunch spinach, washed and stalks removed
1 liter chicken stock
5 g garlic
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch origanum
50 g flour
salt
ground pepper
100 g feta cheese
100 ml cream (optional) or 100 ml plain low-fat yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the spinach.
  • Warm the chicken stock.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the garlic.
  • Add the spinach and gently fry with a lid on for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, add the flour and mix well.
  • Add the chicken stock stirring at all times.
  • Add the origanum and nutmeg.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the feta cheese, salt and pepper.
  • After Feta has melted, stir in cream or low fat yoghurt (optional).
  • Liquidize soup for a smooth creamy finish. Serve with a twirl of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 624.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 11.1

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