9/9/09

SPINACH AND CHEESESOUP

1 pkg. (300 g. or 10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach; thawed, not drained, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 chicken cube, 1/2 ts. garlic; minced, 1/8 ts. nutmeg, 1/2 ts. salt, 1/8 ts. pepper, 1/4 cup milk, 1/8 cup flour, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; grated

Put spinach and first amount of water (1/2 cup) into blender; process until smooth and pour into a pot. Add the milk, water, chicken cube, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Heat on medium, stirring often, until simmering. Stir in the second amount of milk (1/4 cup) into flour in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir into spinach mixture until boiling and thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. NOTE: Soup can be garnished with sour cream or grated cheese.

added by Tammy Amina