Cream Of Herb Soup Recipe
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Cream Of Herb Soup

"This is a very creamy and savory soup. Serve in warm bowls with parsley garnish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 - 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine in a large saucepan. Saute onions until tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach, basil or watercress, and parsley. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in broth and sugar. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  3. Turn heat to low. Slowly stir in cream.
  4. In a separate pan, blend together 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and flour. Whisk in a little of the hot soup, beating until smooth. Pour mixture slowly into soup, stirring constantly. Bring just to a boil, and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 181 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
I totally dig this! This was a breeze to make & very tasty as well (this is my kind of soup,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by BJL110   view full review
This is a great recipe. I made it for my girlfriend on Valintines Day and she loved it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by GINAH1   view full review
This was a good recipe, however it does not make very much and it needs to be doubled if you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2005 by lschepisi   view full review
My husband and I thought this was wonderful! It is very different from the soups I usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by janek   view full review
This was really good! I used half and half and chicken base (from Sam's club) and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Lisa Pologeorgis   view full review
I loved this concept, and since I had read the reviews, I loved the end product. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by tizzylizz   view full review
Was surprised how well everyone liked this. I basically made it thinking only hubby and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by BEEB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is one of the best recipes I've tried from this site. I made it for a dinner party and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2004 by SCLAGETT   view full review
This soup is delicious! My husband wants to add ground sausage to it next time to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by GCHOLEWA   view full review
This recipe was just what I was looking for, creamy but not heavy. Next time I will use less...

 

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