Hearty Spinach And Mushroom Soup Food

MUSHROOM-SPINACH SOUP WITH CINNAMON, CORIANDER AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons butter or oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and half the shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are well browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl and repeat with remaining butter, mushrooms and shallots.
• Return all mushrooms to the pot and stir in tomato paste, thyme, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and allspice; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in 5 cups water, the salt and the black pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook gently for 20 minutes. Stir in baby spinach and let cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender or food processor, coarsely purée soup. Mix in lime juice. Thin with water, as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve with dollops of yogurt if you'd like.

MUSHROOM SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the onions, mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Sprinkle in the flour, coating the mushroom mixture. Cook for 1 minute, while stirring constantly. The flour may start to stick to the bottom of the pot, so be careful not to scorch it.
• Gradually stir in the broth, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pot. Pour in the milk and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the spinach until wilted.
• To serve, divide the soup among 4 bowls and top with croutons.

HEARTY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrot and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add broth, spinach, nutmeg and pepper; mix well.
• In small bowl, combine milk and flour; blend until smooth. Add to spinach mixture; cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted.

MUSHROOM-SPINACH CREAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in spinach. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.