I wanted to add this recipe I just found that I really want to make:
"Cream" of Spinach Soup
INGREDIENTS
1 T butter
1 medium red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
2 T flour
1 c milk
2 c stock, chicken or vegetable
1 lb fresh spinach
salt & pepper to taste
dash cayenne pepper
1/8 t freshly grated nutmeg
METHOD
Heat a tad bit of olive oil in a sautee pan, enough to coat the pan. When heated, add onion and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
Add flour, stir constantly for two minutes and then slowly whisk in the broth and milk.
Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
In a large stock pot, add 1 cup chicken broth. Add fresh spinach and cover until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Place wilted, cooked spinach in a blender. Add more chicken stock. Puree the heck out of it.
Add cream mixture to blender. Puree again.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the butter. Add any extra cream here if you like a more creamy soup. Heat the soup until hot, but do not boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg