Spinach bisque with sour cream

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter (1/2 stick)
1largeOnion(s), chopped
6cupsCanned chicken broth
10ouncesPkg ready-to-use fresh spinach leaves large stems removed
2Parsley sprigs
1largeSprig thyme
1smallSerrano chili
2tablespoonsDry sherry
Sour cream

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; saut until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add broth, spinach, parsley, thyme and whole chili; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Discard thyme sprig and chili. Puree soup in blender in batches.

Return to pot. Add sherry and simmer 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with dollop of sour cream and serve.

Source: Norma at the Wharfhouse : Montego Bay, Jamaica

Bon Appetite March 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 03-14-95