Easy Spinach Bisque

Name: Easy Spinach Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2-1/2 cups milk; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta); 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; Oyster crackers, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 5-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.—Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup water
3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
Oyster crackers, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium; add the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the spinach; heat through. Serve with oyster crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 184 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.