Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. frozen spinach or 2 lb. fresh spinach
  • 2 qt. chicken stock
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Method

  • Wash fresh spinach, then chop coarsely.
  • If frozen spinach is used, defrost and drain.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil and add spinach.
  • Simmer 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Strain soup and remove spinach. Chop finely and reserve until later.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan.
  • Stir in flour and add hot stock, a little at a time. Return saucepan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add spinach and seasoning and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with quartered eggs.