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Christmas Confetti Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
- Star-shaped croutons (optional)*
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cook the red sweet pepper in butter or margarine for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth or stock. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
2. Add the spinach, chicken, and nutmeg. Stir in half-and-half. Heat through. Top with croutons, if you like.
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You can lower the sodium by using reduced-sodium chicken broth.
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To make the star-shaped croutons, use a 1-inch cutter and cut out shapes from sliced bread. Brush with melted butter. Toast in a 350 degree F oven 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
