Thursday, January 08, 2009

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 T. garlic, finely chopped
• 2 T. flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1 t. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1-10 oz. package spinach leaves, stems removed, cut into thin strips
• 1/8 t. hot pepper sauce
• salt & pepper

1. Melt butter in 10" skillet until sizzling; add onion, red pepPer and garlic.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.
3. Stir in flour, continue cooking 1 minute.
4. Add broth and whipping cream.
5. Continue cooking, stirring with wire whisk, until mixture is thickened.
6. Stir in cheese, seasoning, yogurt, spinach and hot pepper sauce until spinach wilts and mixture is heated through.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
9. Serve warm with crackers, bread slices or assorted vegetable sticks.