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Ingredients
| bacon: 8 strips |
| unsalted butter: 6 Tbl |
| onions: 1 |
| garlic (crushed): 1 Tbl |
| chicken broth: 0.5 oz |
| carrots: 1 |
| fresh basil: 2 leaves |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1/4 cup |
| heavy whipping cream (fluid): 2 cups |
| lemon pepper seasoning: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
Creamy-Perfect Spinach Soup
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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
5 serving(s)
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1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, fry bacon slices until brown and crisp. Remove and transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towel.
2
Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter, chopped onions, minced garlic and julienned carrots to the bacon grease, and saute until onions are soft.
3
Stir in chicken broth and heat until boiling. Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 15 minutes. Add milk and spinach, cover and cook until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes.
4
In a small bowl, blend remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup flour together using a fork. Stir flour mixture to broth to thicken. Add heavy cream and continue cooking until just heated through. Add 1 teaspoon NUTRIFIT lemon garden spice blend and season,
to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of reserved crispy bacon slices.