Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes Spinach & Goat Cheese Bisque 3.8 (5) 5 Reviews A little fresh goat cheese and a touch of butter are just enough to make this spinach soup silky, creamy and a little nutty--but not enough to overdo it. We use dark green spinach for this soup because of the lovely color it produces, though you could use red-veined spinach and have just as good a flavor in a more Army-inspired khaki color. By Anna Thomas Updated on March 9, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, about 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, chopped ½ teaspoon salt, divided, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water, divided 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons cream sherry or Marsala 4 cups vegetable broth, store-bought or homemade 24 cups gently packed spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds), any tough stems trimmed Pinch of cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (2 ounces), plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste Soup croutons for garnish (see Tip) Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and thyme and cover. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools down, and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large soup pot or Dutch oven; add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until very soft, 12 to 15 minutes. When the onions are caramelized, stir sherry (or Marsala) into them; add them to the pot along with broth. Return to a simmer. Stir in spinach, cayenne and nutmeg; cover and cook, stirring once, until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in goat cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; allow the butter and cheese to melt. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until perfectly smooth or in a regular blender in batches (return it to the pot). Taste and add more salt and/or lemon juice, if desired. Serve garnished with a large soup crouton and crumbled goat cheese, if desired. Tips Tip: To make 8 soup croutons: Slice one-fourth of a whole-grain baguette into 8 slices 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; lightly brush on both sides of each slice. Place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until the edges are crisp and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don't burn. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 141 Calories 7g Fat 16g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 141 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 4g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 5923IU 118% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Folate 95mcg 24% Sodium 291mg 13% Calcium 110mg 8% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 514mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved