Byrdhouse Spinach Soup

Byrdhouse Spinach Soup

A rich and creamy spinach and mushroom soup, elegantly garnished with chilled shrimp.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
6 cups
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup dry sherry
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 quart milk
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cooked small shrimp

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until the mixture turns a darker yellow color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2
Whisk in the sherry, chicken broth, and milk, then add the spinach, green onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly, then reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until the spinach is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with shrimp to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267
Calories
12g
Fat
21g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 36%
Cholesterol108mg 36%
Sodium708mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars9g
Protein19g
Vitamin C36mg 179%
Calcium330mg 25%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium1111mg 24%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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