Creamy Spinach Soup (recipe) - Average Betty

Ingredients

• 6 oz. fresh spinach
• 1 medium potato peeled, cubed, boiled until fork tender (about 1 – 1 1/2 cups cubed)
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable if you prefer)
• 1/3 cup half n’ half
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots (heaping)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (heaping)
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (heaping)
• 4 cloves garlic sliced
• salt & pepper to taste
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup super finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• light sour cream (optional)