Spinach Bisque Recipe

By charlotteh371

Yields: 5-6 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 5-6 servings.