Cream of Mushroom Soup I
Soups, Stews and Chili Soup Cream Soups Cream of Mushroom Soup
Use the everyday mushrooms we find in our grocery store or use them in combination with some of the more exotic varieties. Experiment and have fun - All will be good.
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 148
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 50m
Ingredients:
- 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon sherry
Directions:
- 1 In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2 In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
- 3 In the saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, half and half and vegetable puree. Stirring constantly, bring soup to a boil and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add sherry.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.6g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Sugars | 2g | |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | |
| Calcium | 53mg | |
| Iron | 1mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 4mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | |
| Folate | 22mcg |
