Rosemary has a strong flavor, but offers only a subtle hint in this healthy spinach soup recipe.

If you like, substitute any seasonal greens you have on hand for the spinach.

Toss bread cubes, oil, garlic and rosemary in a large bowl until well combined.

A bowl with the spinach soup with rosemary & garlic recipe, topped with croutons, with a small bowl of croutons on the side as well

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Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare soup:Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Ingredients for the spinach soup with rosemary & garlic recipe

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Add onion, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper to taste.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Stir in potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Cubes of bread on a baking sheet, about to become croutons

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Pour in broth (or water).

Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.

(Use caution when blending hot liquids.)

A pot with spinach in water

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Serve the soup garnished with nutmeg, if desired, and topped with the croutons.

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A pot full of the final stage of the spinach soup with rosemary & garlic recipe

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