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Cook Time:50 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:50 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each
Cook Time:50 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:50 mins
Total Time:
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each
Yield:
8 servings, about 1 cup each
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil2large yellow onions, chopped½teaspoonsalt, divided, plus more to taste2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water, divided1teaspoondried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh1large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced2 tablespoons cream sherry or Marsala4cupsvegetable broth, store-bought or homemade24cupsgently packed spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds), any tough stems trimmedPinch of cayenne pepper¼teaspoonground nutmeg½cupcrumbled fresh goat cheese (2 ounces), plus more for garnish2tablespoonsbutter1tablespoonfresh lemon juice, or more to tasteSoup croutons for garnish (see Tip)
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2large yellow onions, chopped
½teaspoonsalt, divided, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water, divided
1teaspoondried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh
1large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cream sherry or Marsala
4cupsvegetable broth, store-bought or homemade
24cupsgently packed spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds), any tough stems trimmed
Pinch of cayenne pepper
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
½cupcrumbled fresh goat cheese (2 ounces), plus more for garnish
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice, or more to taste
Soup croutons for garnish (see Tip)
DirectionsHeat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and thyme and cover. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools down, and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large soup pot or Dutch oven; add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until very soft, 12 to 15 minutes.When the onions are caramelized, stir sherry (or Marsala) into them; add them to the pot along with broth. Return to a simmer. Stir in spinach, cayenne and nutmeg; cover and cook, stirring once, until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.Remove from the heat, stir in goat cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; allow the butter and cheese to melt. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until perfectly smooth or in a regular blender in batches (return it to the pot). Taste and add more salt and/or lemon juice, if desired. Serve garnished with a large soup crouton and crumbled goat cheese, if desired.TipsTip: To make 8 soup croutons: Slice one-fourth of a whole-grain baguette into 8 slices 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; lightly brush on both sides of each slice. Place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until the edges are crisp and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and thyme and cover. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools down, and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large soup pot or Dutch oven; add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until very soft, 12 to 15 minutes.When the onions are caramelized, stir sherry (or Marsala) into them; add them to the pot along with broth. Return to a simmer. Stir in spinach, cayenne and nutmeg; cover and cook, stirring once, until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.Remove from the heat, stir in goat cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; allow the butter and cheese to melt. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until perfectly smooth or in a regular blender in batches (return it to the pot). Taste and add more salt and/or lemon juice, if desired. Serve garnished with a large soup crouton and crumbled goat cheese, if desired.TipsTip: To make 8 soup croutons: Slice one-fourth of a whole-grain baguette into 8 slices 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; lightly brush on both sides of each slice. Place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until the edges are crisp and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and thyme and cover. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools down, and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large soup pot or Dutch oven; add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until very soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
When the onions are caramelized, stir sherry (or Marsala) into them; add them to the pot along with broth. Return to a simmer. Stir in spinach, cayenne and nutmeg; cover and cook, stirring once, until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in goat cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; allow the butter and cheese to melt. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until perfectly smooth or in a regular blender in batches (return it to the pot). Taste and add more salt and/or lemon juice, if desired. Serve garnished with a large soup crouton and crumbled goat cheese, if desired.
Tips
Tip: To make 8 soup croutons: Slice one-fourth of a whole-grain baguette into 8 slices 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; lightly brush on both sides of each slice. Place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until the edges are crisp and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.
To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)141Calories7gFat16gCarbs4gProtein
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