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                    In a medium stock pot, heat the frozen spinach on a low heat. Once defrosted, squeeze the spinach dry, reserving about a half cup of the liquid and setting the spinach aside.
                 
                
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                                            1½
                                                cups
                                         milk, whole 
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                                            3
                                                tbsp
                                         butter 
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                                            3
                                                tbsp
                                         flour 
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                                            3
                                                cloves
                                         garlic (minced) 
 
                    Melt the butter in now-empty stock pot. When foaming, add the garlic and cook until softened and browned. Pour in the milk, and slowly add the flour: whisking constantly until smooth and steaming.