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Byrdhouse Spinach Soup

SUBMITTED BY: SunnyByrd PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"A rich and creamy spinach and mushroom soup, elegantly garnished with chilled shrimp."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 6 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 quart milk
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cooked small shrimp

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until the mixture turns a darker yellow color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Whisk in the sherry, chicken broth, and milk, then add the spinach, green onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly, then reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until the spinach is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with shrimp to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by Cheesecakemama
This has very good flavor. Its a comfort soup. I followed the recipe to the "T".. Its yummy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by liz
Fabulous flavour, I added more mushrooms and some noodles.So quick and easy to make and good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Honey
Can use Vegetable stock in place of Chicken stock...Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesean... MORE


 
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Photo by SunnyByrd
Cooking Level: Expert
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
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Byrdhouse Spinach Soup
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Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 272

  • Total Fat: 12.5g
  • Cholesterol: 107mg
  • Sodium: 812mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18.9g

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