Spinach Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds fresh spinach
 * 8 cups chicken broth
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 2 tablespoons flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 * 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 2 hardboiled eggs, sliced

Directions

 * Drain and chop coarsely.
 * Place a sieve or strainer over a large bowl.
 * Bring broth to a boil.
 * Add spinach.
 * Simmer 8 minutes, then pour into sieve or strainer, catching the stock in the bowl.
 * Press the spinach with a spoon.
 * Set the stock aside.
 * Chop the spinach very fine.
 * Melt the butter in the saucepan or soup pot.
 * Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour.
 * Slowly add the hot broth, mixing well.
 * Return pan to heat and bring broth to a boil, stirring constantly.
 * Add spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
 * Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * Serve soup garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg.