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Creamy Spinach Soup

This creamy spinach soup is easy to make, decadent and the perfect comfort food for cold weather!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium white onion peeled and diced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups peeled & diced Russet potatoes
  • 2 cups frozen vegetable mix peas, corn, carrots mix
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach or more if desired

Instructions

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  1. In a medium skillet, fry the onion until softened. Add in the garlic, then sauté until fragrant.
  2. Place the onions and garlic in a large stockpot or the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. Add in the potatoes, broth, vegetables, basil and parsley.
  4. Cook in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours, on high for 3-4, or simmer on the stove until the potatoes are tender and starting to dissolve sightly.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch into the milk, then whisk into the soup. Add the Velveeta and let it melt, stirring occasionally. When it's melted in completely, add in the spinach and stir. It will wilt in a minute or two.
  6. Once the spinach is cooked, spoon into bowls and serve.

Notes

  • You can add more spinach to this if you want

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1155mg (48%) Potassium 895mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2718IU (54%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 263mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1155mg 48%
Potassium 895mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2718IU 54%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 263mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.