Spinach Soup With Croque Monsieurs

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion medium, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 18 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 28 ounces baby potatoes canned, drained, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces gruyere cheese grated
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 4 slices country style bread white
• 3 ounces sliced ham cooked
• 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature

1. For the soup, heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir for 3 mins, until softened. Add spinach, potatoes, stock and dill. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 mins. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Heat over low heat and add cream. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
2. For the croque monsieurs, combine sour cream, cheese and mustard in a bowl. Spread mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top with ham and remaining bread slices. Spread both sides of sandwiches with butter and place in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry for 2-3 mins on each side, or until golden. Cut in half and serve with the soup.

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, spinach, potatoes, chicken stock, dill, cream, sour cream, gruyuere cheese, mustard, country style bread, ham cooked, butter

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Spinach-Soup-with-Croque-Monsieurs-1405416 (may not work)