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Obesity Discussion · 08-26-07, 06:26 AM

CREAMY SPINACH SOUP

Servings: 8
Prep time: 0:05:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:20:00

Calories: 277
Fat: 26 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Net Carbs: 3 grams
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 boxes (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
and drained
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add
onion and saut until softened, about 4 minutes. Add
garlic and saut until aroma is released, about 30
seconds. Add spinach and broth and simmer 5 minutes,
to allow flavors to blend.
2. Puree soup in blender in batches and return to pot.
3. Add cream and cook on low until heated through. Finish
with nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
This soup is a twist on an all-time favorite, creamed spinach.

08-26-07, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Creamy Spinach Soup CREAMY SPINACH SOUP Servings: 8 Prep time: 0:05:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:20:00 Calories: 277 Fat: 26 grams Protein: 6 grams Carbohydrates: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Net Carbs: 3 grams 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 boxes (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and saut until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saut until aroma is released, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and broth and simmer 5 minutes, to allow flavors to blend. 2. Puree soup in blender in batches and return to pot. 3. Add cream and cook on low until heated through. Finish with nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper. This soup is a twist on an all-time favorite, creamed spinach. Atkins - Creamy Spinach Soup Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________