Creamy-perfect Spinach Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (plus enough water to equal 4 cups)
• 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed well, stemmed and sliced into ribbons
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 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.