CHIVE MUSHROOM SOUP

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I try to serve this rich, savory soup at least once a month during our cold winters. It's quick to make and has a wonderful fresh mushroom flavor. -Laurie Suhrke, Plymouth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and mustard until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream and chives. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.