Simply Spinach Soup

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Cooking spray 

1 tablespoon butter (I used olive oil)

1 cup chopped onion 

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 

1/3 cup all-purpose flour 

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

4 cups fat-free vegetable broth 

1 cup fat-free milk 

6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 

1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk 

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 

Instructions

In a large, nonstick saucepot

 coated with cooking spray,

 melt the butter over medium heat 

and sauté the onion and carrot

 until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. 

Add the flour and
nutmeg and stir. 

Gradually add the broth,
 stirring until smooth.

 Add the milk and
 bring to a boil
 over medium heat,

 stirring constantly,

 until smooth and thickened,

 about 10 minutes. 

Add the spinach and cook 

until the spinach begins to wilt,

 about 3 minutes. 

Stir in the evaporated milk

 and salt and pepper (if using). 

Top with Parmesan cheese 

and toasted almonds (if using). 

Serves 6. 

Nutritional Information

PER SERVING (1 cup): 

139 calories, 2g fat, 8mg chol., 

9g prot., 21g carbs.,

 2g fiber, 191mg sodium. 

Diabetic exchanges: 

1 fat-free milk; ½ carbohydrate 

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