ELEGANT MUSHROOM SOUP

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This easy recipe turns commonplace ingredients into a wonderfully tasty soup. My family is delighted whenever they see it simmering on the stove.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Ground nutmeg, optional
Sour cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley; and nutmeg if desired. , Top individual servings with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.