Spinach Cheese Noodle Soup
If you've visited my recipe page in the past, you know that I love soup, especially on cold, winter days.  Here is a family favorite. Feeds 4-6, depending.
1 Tbsp oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, cut in half 3 chicken bouillon cubes 3 cups water 2 cups fine egg noodles (uncooked)	3 cups milk (skim is fine) 2 tsp salt 1 package chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/4 lb each grated cheddar and grated Swiss cheese paprika and croutons for garnish

In a large pot, heat oil.  Sauté onion and garlic approximately 5 minutes, until tender.  Add the water and bouillon cubes and heat to boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon.  Once mixture boils, gradually add noodles and salt so that it continues to boil.  Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  Stir in milk, spinach and cheeses, stirring to melt.  Don't let the soup boil!

Garnish with paprika and croutons, and serve with bread and a green salad.

Happy eating!!

January 2007