Garnish this flavorful red-and-green soup with star-shape croutons.

This flavorful red-and-green soup often shows up on the menu during the holiday season at the Roast & Toast Cafe & Coffee in Petoskey, Michigan.

Serve with easy-to-make star-shaped croutons for an extra festive touch.

Your Menu: Serves 6

Christmas Confetti Soup

• Red and/or green apple wedges
• Chilled sparkling water

Test Kitchen Tips:

Make the croutons up to 1 day ahead and store in a covered container. Or, freeze up to 3 months.

Thaw frozen spinach quickly by placing in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Micro-cook, covered with waxed paper, on 100% power for 1 minute; stir with a fork to break up. Micro-cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring every 30 seconds.

Shopping List:

• 1 red sweet pepper
• 1 pound butter
• 4 14-ounce cans chicken broth (or, 1 49-ounce can)
• 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 9-ounce package frozen chopped cooked chicken
• 1 pint half-and-half or light cream
• 1 loaf sliced bread (optional)
• 6 red and/or green apples
• 6 bottles sparkling water

Pantry Items:

• all-purpose flour
• ground nutmeg

Equipment Needed:

• cutting board and knife<
• measuring cups and spoons
• colander or fine mesh sieve
• large saucepan
• wooden spoon
• 1-inch cutter (optional)
• pastry brush (optional)
• baking sheet (optional)
• tongs or wide metal spatula (optional)
• apple corer and/or slicer

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