Spinach Bisque

Name: Spinach Bisque
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup cubed American cheese; 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; oyster crackers (optional)

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Spinach Bisque is a creamy, cheesy soup with tender spinach and aromatic nutmeg, perfect for cozy meals or entertaining. Its smooth texture and savory flavors make it an inviting choice for lunch or dinner, especially when paired with oyster crackers for added crunch.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion ⓘ
2 tablespoons margarine ⓘ
1/3 cup all-purpose flour ⓘ
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
2 1/2 cups milk ⓘ
1 cup water ⓘ
3/4 cup cubed American cheese ⓘ
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained ⓘ
oyster crackers (optional) ⓘ

Instructions

In a 3-quart saucepan, sauté chopped onion in margarine until tender.
Stir in all-purpose flour, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk and water, stirring constantly.
Add cubed American cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until melted.
Add thawed and drained chopped spinach; cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with oyster crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV

Total Fat 39.9g 51% DV

Carbs 78.2g 28% DV

Fiber 7.8g 28% DV

Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10545.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 498.5mg 11% DV

Cholesterol 10.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 163.5mcg 18% DV

Vitamin C 8.4mg 9% DV

Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV

Calcium 390.8mg 30% DV

Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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