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Bacon-Spinach Mushroom Soup

Recipe - Soups 038

Bacon, Spinach & Mushroom Soup

Submitted by - L.Hudson - Alabama

08-10-2002

4 slices smoked
bacon, minced
3 T. butter or
margarine
1/2 C. minced onion
1 C. mushrooms,
thinly sliced
1 C. packed minced
fresh spinach
1/4 C. all-purpose
flour

												

2 C. chicken broth or stock

2 C. half and half

1 C. whipping cream

Few drops of hot sauce

Pinch of ground white pepper

Pinch of nutmeg

Salt to taste

Cook bacon in heavy 4-qt stockpot over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pot. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add butter to bacon drippings in stockpot; add onion and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes; stir in flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring with a wire whisk; add half and half and whipping cream, stirring constantly, just until mixture begins to simmer. Add spinach and seasonings, stirring well. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon. Yield: 6 - 8 servings

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