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Spinach Bisque

Spinach Bisque
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Creamy bisque loaded with cheese and spinach- a delicious, vegetarian soup perfect for spring or fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 4 ounces fresh baby spinach, shredded
  • 1/2 cup croutons, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt. Stir in the shallot; cook until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute more.
  2. Measure in the flour; stir, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the broth, 1 1/2 cups milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper; cook, continuing to whisk, until it begins to thicken but does not boil. Remove from heat, then add cheddar. Whisk until soup is smooth. If the base seems too thick, add a splash or two more milk.
  3. Add the spinach, then let sit for 5 minutes before serving, just until the spinach has wilted. Serve soup topped with croutons or a few extra sprinkles of cheese, if desired.

Notes

Recipe updated/published for The San Jose Mercury News.

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