Cream of Spinach Soup - Roots Food Group Recipes for health

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 lb spinach leaves
• 2 1⁄2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
• 2 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to taste
• 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese