Almond Dill Spinach Soup Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 ounce fresh spinach leaves - (abt 7 c.) (or possibly 10 ounce frzn minced spinach, thawed)
- 2 1/4 c. evaporated skim lowfat milk chilled
- 1 sm onion cut up
- 2 tsp snipped fresh dill (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry dillweed)
- 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
- 8 ounce plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 c. slivered almonds toasted Fresh dill (optional) Rose petals (optional)
Directions
- In a blender container or possibly food processor bowl combine about one-third of the fresh spinach or possibly half of the undrained thawed spinach, 1 1/2 c. of the evaporated lowfat milk, the onion, dill, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Cover and blend or possibly process till nearly smooth. Add in another third of the fresh spinach (if you're using fresh); cover and blend or possibly process until smooth. Pour the mix into a large storage container.
- In the blender container or possibly food processor bowl combine remaining fresh or possibly thawed spinach, remaining evaporated lowfat milk, and the yogurt; cover and blend or possibly process till nearly smooth. Stir into the mix in the storage container. Cover and refrigeratetill serving time.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls, top with almonds. If you like garnish with fresh dill and rose petals.
- This recipe yields 4 main-dish servings.
- Comments: Almonds, yogurt, and evaporated lowfat milk make this a hearty, rich-tasting meal.
- To use rose petals as a garnish, make sure they are not poisonous and which they are free from pesticides. Gently wash them and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 24 hrs ahead, prepare soup mix; cover and chill. Stir before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 267g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 258 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 48% |
| Total Fat 14.11g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7.84g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium 845mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 20.79g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 17.86g | 12% |
| Protein 13.83g | 22% |
