Spinach Garlic Soup

• 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a 5qt Dutch oven, bring spinach, broth and carrots to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from the heat; cool to luke-warm.
4. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is soft,about 5-10 minutes.
5. Add flour; cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
6. Add to spinach mixture.
7. Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
8. Place in a large saucepan.
9. Add cream, milk, and pepper, heat through but do not boil.

fresh spinach, chicken broth, shredded carrot, onion, garlic, butter, flour, heavy cream, milk, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-garlic-soup-74365 (may not work)