Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Ingredients

16 oz mushrooms
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 whole small onion, sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups water
3 whole chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Trim tough stem ends of mushrooms, remove stems and set aside. With knife, slice mushroom caps thinly.

In 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, melt half the butter or margarine, cook sliced mushrooms and lemon juice until mushrooms are just tender, stirring.

Reduce heat to medium-low with slotted spoon, remove mushrooms to bowl. In saucepan melt remaining butter, cook onion and mushroom stems until onion is tender.

Stir in flour until blended, cook 1 minute, stirring the mixture constantly.

Gradually stir in water and bouillon, cook stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.

Ladle half of the mixture into the blender. Cover and blend at high spped until smooth, repeat with remaining mixture.

Return mixture to saucepan, stir in salt, pepper, cream and mushroom slices. Reheat just until soup is boiling.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 191
Calories from Fat: 207

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g
35%
Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Saturated Fat 17g
85%
Calories 191kcal
9%
Cholesterol 53mg
17%
Protein 8g
13%
Sodium 740mg
30%
Calcium
0%
Iron
15%
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
11%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.