Spinach soup

I needed to use some fair food veggies yesterday and I made this soup. It is great for a cold day, or St.Patrick's day since it is so green :)

Spinach Garlic Soup

1 (10 oz). package of spinach
5 small red potatoes diced
2 carrots diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
dash nutmeg
3/4 cup half and half

1. In a stockpot heat 1 tbsp butter and saute onion, adding garlic and red pepper flakes. (note: red pepper flakes need direct heat in order to release their oils, like garlic) Add carrots and cook 3 min. Add potatoes and broth. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil and cook covered 10 min.  Add spinach and stir. When the spinach is wilted puree with an immersion blender and add half and half and nutmeg.