Spinach bisque

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChopped onion
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
cupAll-purpose flour
½Teaspoo salt; (up to 1)
teaspoonGround nutmeg
cupMilk
1cupWater
¾cupCubed process American cheese
10ouncesFrozen chopped spinach; thawed
Oyster crackers; optional

Directions

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and water. Add cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Add spinach; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with oyster crackers if desired. Yield: 5-6 servings.

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Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 575 by "Valerie Whittle" <catspaw@...> on Jan 22, 1998