Creamy Spinach~Artichoke Dip Soup

Served this at book club and it was a HIT!!!!   Served to Rob and I for dinner last night and he didn't like it!!!  

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Dip Soup

4 Tbsp butter

1 c. finely chopped onion

1 Tbsp garlic

1/4 c. flour

Melt butter and add onions.  Cook 3-4 minutes.  Add garlic and cook 1 minute.  Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes

1/4 c. white wine

4 c. chicken broth

Deglaze pot with wine and then reduce heat until it nearly evaporates.  Whisk in the broth and bring to boil.  

8 oz. cream cheese

14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

4 oz. jar pimentos, drained and chopped

6 oz. fresh spinach,  (I think I’ll do frozen chopped the next time)   

Add cream cheese, stirring until it melts.   

Add artichoke hearts and pimentos.  Then stir in the spinach.  

Right before serving stir in

1 tsp lemon juice

salt & cayenne pepper

Sprinkle with grated parmesan