Spinach and Blue Cheese Soup Recipe

In a large pot over medium heat combine the butter or margarine and the onions. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir well until mixed. Add broth raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Whisk mixture to keep flour from clumping.

Add milk reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until blended then add the spinach and cook 3 more minutes. Add the cream bring just to a boil turn off heat and stir well. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Allow to cool and puree in a food processor or blender a little at a time. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with the bacon. (Note: to serve cold omit the bacon and add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice.)