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zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
@Zelda51
Webb City, MO

This recipe is one that I think you will love. I fix a little different than most people. I use red pepper to give a little kick. I increased the nutmeg and the orange zest. I love it fixed this way. You try it and let me know. My grandkids love this and you know kids don't like anything.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    half & half
  • 10 3/4 oz
    can chicken broth
  • 1 c
    shredded carrots
  • 10 oz
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper, may use red pepper if you want a kick
  • 1 1/2 pinch
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest

How To Make zelda's creamy spinach & carrot soup

  • 1
    In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter; add onions. Cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. {5-6 minutes} Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. {1 minute} Stir in half and half and chicken broth. Add remaining ingredients except orange peel. Continue over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is heated through {12 to 15 minutes}. Add orange peel. Then enjoy.
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