Spinach Cheddar soup

(Adapted recipe from: Top secret recipes unlocked, by: Todd Wilbur)

Serves: 4

3 c. Spinach
4 c. Vegetable broth
1 c. Half & half
1/2 c. Flour
8 Slices cheddar
1/2 c. Shredded carrots
 1/3 c. Diced onions
 Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

 Directions:

 1. Stream the spinach in a steamer basket in a covered saucepan over boiling for 6 minutes. 
Remove the spinach from steamer, and chop onto a chopping board. Finely chopped spinach into pea sizes.

2. Pour the vegetable broth into a larger saucepan with half & half. Whisk in the flour along with the remaining ingredients, including the finely chopped spinach. Lowering the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to bubble. Reducing the heat down again to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the soup is thick.