Popeye’s Cream of Spinach Soup

Popeye’s Cream of Spinach Soup

1 bunch fresh spinach
1/4 cup medium onion, minced (about 1/2 medium onion)
1/4 cup celery (chopped, including leaves)
1 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup medium sherry
1/4 tsp nutmeg
To taste salt, white pepper

Wash spinach carefully, and discard any thick stalks. Melt
butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute
until onion is translucent (about 3 minutes.) Stir in
flour, add salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Add
chicken stock, stirring well. Heat until it starts to
boil, stirring frequently. Add spinach and simmer for 15
minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15
minutes. Using a food processor with steel blades, or a
blender, puree the mixture in batches until it is smooth
with dark green flecks. Return to a medium heat, taste and
correct seasoning. Stir in cream, sherry, and nutmeg. Do
not allow to boil. Serve immediately. Serves 4-6.

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