Creamy Spinach and Carrot Soup

Submitted by HappyCookingMommy

"My mother-in-law made this all the time and even my 7 year old would eat it. Pretty impressive for spinach! I've changed up a few things though by adding more salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. I also like to use 2 bags of pre-washed fresh spinach instead of frozen. And, I tried it in the crock pot last week and it was sooo simple!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 10 3⁄4 ounces chicken broth
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• nutmeg

directions

1. in 2 quart saucepan melt butter, add onions.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are tender, 5-6 minutes.
3. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly, 1 minute.
4. Stir in half and half and chicken broth.
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Continue cooking over low heat stirring occasionally until soup is heated through, 12-15 minutes.