CREAMY SPINACH & POTATO SOUP

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My three boys love this recipe, and I even pack it in their school lunches occasionally. I sometimes add ham or sprinkle chopped bacon pieces on top. -Amy Samuel, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash 2 cups potatoes; set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in oil until tender. Whisk the flour, bouillon granules and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in mashed potatoes. Add spinach, salt, pepper and remaining potatoes; cook just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

O'mar Bennett
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nopur Biswas Hori Nopur Biswas Hori
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used frozen spinach and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Umesh Baral
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


ahmad Marcho
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Alba Wink
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


M Shabaz
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used frozen spinach and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Somila Myeko
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Omar Jeng
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


MD.Arafat Yeasin
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hyari Thapa
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used frozen spinach and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mary Mueller
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jasmine Sykes
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.