We’ve been eating a lot of baby spinach the past few weeks.  Here’s something special to make with it.

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1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp onion, chopped

4 cups fresh spinach

1 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup cooked white beans (navy, great northern)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

a pinch of nutmeg

Fry the onion in olive oil in a saucepan until soft and clear.  Add spinach and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until bright green and wilting.  Add these and all remaining ingredients to a high speed blender and spin until smooth.  Return to the saucepan, cover, and warm for a few minutes on medium heat.   

Serve with a mint leaf, or Parmesan cheese, or just a spoon.

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