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Greens: Greek Spinach & Rice Soup

Source of Recipe

Vegetarian Fast & Fancy


List of Ingredients

1 onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups vegetable broth
2 packages frozen chopped spinach (or 2 lb. fresh, -- clean and chop)
1 cup cooked rice (1 1/2 if want thick soup)
4 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
6 tablespoons chopped chives


Recipe

In Dutch oven casserole, saute onion, garlic, shallot and butter until the onion is soft. Stir in broth, rice, spinach, rice, lemon juice and seasoning; simmer mixture for 10 minutes. Serve soup in deep bowls with a tablespoon of yogurt and chopped chives. Do not overcook. Serves 6.

Croustades of Cheese and Chives:
6 slices sourdough bread
6 teaspoons melted butter
6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Place bread on a 9x13 inch baking pan. Stir together remaining ingredients and spread evenly on the bread. Broil for a minute or so until cheese is bubbly. Serves 6.