Smoked Salmon Soup

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 ½ cups finely chopped onion

¾ cup chopped fresh dill

2 medium tomatoes, seeded & chopped

8 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped

2 tablespoons flour

8 cups water

2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped

2 - 8 oz packages, cream cheese

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add onion & saute until soft. Stir in dill, tomatoes & smoked salmon.

2. Cook 3 minutes. Add flour and cook one minute. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer uncovered over medium low heat 20 minutes.

3. Season with pepper to taste. Stir in spinach, simmer 5 more minutes.

4. Stir in cream cheese 1oz. at a time over low heat, allowing each piece to melt. When melted and smooth, stir in lemon juice. Garnish w/chopped chives or sprigs of dill.