CREAMY SPINACH MUSHROOM SOUP

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This spinach mushroom soup is the perfect accompaniment to any buffet. It can even be made ahead, then warmed and quickly finished on the day of your party. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 2-4 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through (do not allow to boil). Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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