Fresh Spinach Soup

A great soup for spinach lovers!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 2  scallions, chopped
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 5  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup  shredded swiss cheese
• 4  ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12  ounces fresh spinach
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cook, drain, and chop the spinach; set aside.
2. Saute the mushrooms and scallions in the butter in a saucepan until tender.
3. Whisk in the flour.
4. Gradually add the chicken broth and mix well. Stir in the milk and mix well. Reduce heat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in the Swiss cheese, cream cheese, salt, and nutmeg. Add pepper to taste. Cook until the cheeses melt, stirring constantly.
6. Add the cooked spinach and mix well. Cook just until heated through, stirring gently.