Ingredients
| 1 | cup onion, diced |
| 3 | tablespoons parsley (fresh or dried) |
| 3 | tablespoons butter |
| 2 | medium baked potatoes, diced with skin (2-3) |
| 1 | bag fresh spinach, chopped |
| 1 | quart chicken broth |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1 | cup fat-free half and half |
| fried bacon pieces | |
| tablespoon basil (fresh or dried), optional seasonings | |
| pinch of nutmeg, optional seasonings | |
| small cubes of baked ham or sausage, optional meat |
Instructions
Sauté onions and parsley in butter until tender. In saucepan, add potatoes, spinach, chicken broth and seasonings. If substituting frozen spinach, thaw and drain before adding. Simmer soup until hot and bubbly, stirring often. Add cream (for a thicker soup ½ cup dried potato flakes can be added). Top with fried bacon pieces. Servings: 8
