ZELDA'S CREAMY SPINACH & CARROT SOUP

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This recipe is one that I think you will love. I fix a little different than most people. I use red pepper to give a little kick. I increased the nutmeg and the orange zest. I love it fixed this way. You try it and let me know. My grandkids love this and you know kids don't like anything.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp butter
1 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp flour
1 c half & half
10 3/4 oz can chicken broth
1 c shredded carrots
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper, may use red pepper if you want a kick
1 1/2 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter; add onions. Cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. {5-6 minutes} Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. {1 minute} Stir in half and half and chicken broth. Add remaining ingredients except orange peel. Continue over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is heated through {12 to 15 minutes}. Add orange peel. Then enjoy.

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